Hezbollah
Another War in Lebanon?
Daniel Byman Thu, Sep 6, 2018, 10:03 AM
Tensions between Hezbollah and Israel are running high. What is keeping the peace—and can it last?
Latest in Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa
Federalist Dreams for the Middle East
Chibli Mallat Thu, Aug 16, 2018, 1:59 PM
“Federalism” has specific connotations in the Middle East, which must be understood before suggesting federal reforms as solutions to the region’s most persistent conflicts.
Lebanon
Three Observations after Observing the Lebanese Elections
Tamara Cofman Wittes Thu, May 24, 2018, 8:00 AM
Hezbollah's gains and a growing cohort of independent, trans-confessional politicians make clear why the United States needs to stay engaged.
Middle East Ticker
Iraq’s Controversial Cleric Poised to Win Election
J. Dana Stuster Tue, May 15, 2018, 11:56 AM
What you missed while the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran deal stole the headlines.
Lebanon
Lebanon’s Elections: Beyond the Iranian-Saudi Rivalry
Emily Whalen Sat, May 5, 2018, 1:00 PM
While the upcoming Lebanese election carries with it implications for a number of foreign governments, its impact on domestic politics may be just as important an indicator of regional stability.
Lebanon
Lebanese Elections: Good for the Country, Warts and All
Hady Amr Fri, May 4, 2018, 9:11 AM
The new election law isn't perfect, but it might just work.
Middle East Ticker
The Last Days of the Iran Deal?
J. Dana Stuster Tue, May 1, 2018, 11:46 AM
Trump appears poised to scuttle the Iran deal, Russia tries to mediate between Israel and Iran to prevent direct conflict in Syria, and it’s election season in the Middle East.
Lebanon
Lebanon’s Election: Potential Departures from the Status Quo
Emily Whalen Wed, Feb 21, 2018, 7:00 AM
Lebanon’s upcoming election—less predictable than usual, thanks to the debut of new voting laws—will change the relationship between the Lebanese and their political representatives.
Media Criticism
Hezbollah, Drugs, and the Obama Administration: A Closer Look at a Damning Politico Piece
Daniel Byman Tue, Jan 30, 2018, 7:00 AM
What to make of Politico’s account of the Obama administration’s posture toward Hezbollah during the Iran deal negotiations.
Middle East Ticker
Attack in Egypt, U.S. and Turkey Spar over Trial and Arming Kurds, Saudi Arabia Tempers Its Power Play
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Nov 28, 2017, 10:00 AM
Islamic State militants kill hundreds at an Egyptian mosque, U.S. policy in eastern Syria in flux amid spat with Turkey, and the state of Saudi Arabia’s shake-up.