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Saturday, 09 January 2021 12:19

The Arab uprisings: Break on through to the other side | Middle East Bulletin 39

The Arab uprisings: Break on through to the other side | Middle East Bulletin 39
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Sunday, 08 December 2019 13:07

Demonstrations in Lebanon

Demonstrations in Lebanon

lebanon demonstrationsThe economic recession, the dysfunctional political system and the refugee crisis have made Lebanon a vulnerable player in the Middle East region. The economic reforms that the former Prime Minister of Lebanon, Saad Hariri, tried to introduce, caused a massive cross-sectarian wave of demonstrations which lead Lebanon to political instability and to the Prime Minister’s resignation. Moreover, Hezbollah’s reaction and the developments in Syria make the situation in Lebanon even more complicated. Rapid developments in Lebanon are leading to a significant alteration in Lebanon’s political system which are affecting the citizens’ lives.

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Sunday, 17 March 2019 18:39

New Government – Persistent Challenges: Fragile Balances in post-elections Lebanon

New Government – Persistent Challenges: Fragile Balances in post-elections Lebanon

lebanon cabinetFollowing an eight-month-long political deadlock, a new Lebanese government was ultimately formed on January 31. Although many key politicians have retained their presence in the new administration, the reflection of last May’s national election results, and the dynamics generated thereof, is evident. PM Saad Hariri’s significant electoral losses were translated into gains for the Shi’i coalition that also includes Hezbollah. Domestically, the latter’s increased cabinet share indicates a political elevation, which in turn causes considerable anxiety to the West, Israel and the Gulf. More importantly though, its growing influence, if combined with other political forces, may as well impact significantly the country’s foreign policy vis-à-vis Syria

 

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Thursday, 25 January 2018 19:14

Lebanon recontextualized | Middle East Bulletin 33

Lebanon recontextualized | Middle East Bulletin 33
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Tuesday, 06 June 2017 00:00

Lebanon: a state in constant flux

Lebanon: a state in constant flux

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Lebanon’s size has always been inversely proportional to the magnitude of its turbulence. More of a mirror of the region’s intricacies than a catalyst, the country offers a unique regional case; although in ever-simmering tension, it manages to escape the contours of a country-wide flare-up. This is more often than not attributed to the country’s bitter memories of the civil war (1975-1990). For others, it is the product of an ill-thought out, yet relatively balanced consociational mechanism of power-sharing.

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Thursday, 15 December 2016 02:00

Hold the line of collapse at Lebanon

Hold the line of collapse at Lebanon

Lebanon is a small and internally complicated country, so why should anyone on the outside bother? And since at present it is also tranquil then maybe it is wise just to leave good enough alone. These realities, while true, cannot constitute valid reasons for open-ended benign neglect. Hidden corrosive forces in and around the tiny country are constantly at work, and sudden calamitous setbacks as happened on many occasions in Lebanon's recent past remain a menacing possibility at all times. What sits quietly and unobtrusively on the sidelines could merely out of carelessness find itself sliding into turmoil and thus be swiftly catapulted to center-stage with ugly fallout on the immediate surroundings and possibly far beyond. In this respect Lebanon may not exactly be a ticking time-bomb since it does exhibit a healthy "been there, done that" resilience, but it persists as a delicately cobbled polity with much about it that is unfinished or unresolved, thereby harboring built-in vulnerabilities that are potentially worrisome.

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Wednesday, 01 June 2016 03:00

Notions of the Arab revolts | Middle East Bulletin 30

Notions of the Arab revolts | Middle East Bulletin 30
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Thursday, 01 January 2015 02:00

The Displaced Elephant in the Room Refugees in the Middle East | Middle East Bulletin 27

The Displaced Elephant in the Room Refugees in the Middle East | Middle East Bulletin 27
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Friday, 01 March 2013 02:00

Geopolitics of Islam and Democracy | Middle East Bulletin 24

Geopolitics of Islam and Democracy | Middle East Bulletin 24
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Tuesday, 01 December 2009 02:00

Syria: A Middle East Janus? | Middle East Bulletin 18

Syria: A Middle East Janus? | Middle East Bulletin 18
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