Tag "Lebanon"
Ten political parties to follow in the Middle East and North Africa in 2018
Amid continued turmoil in the Middle East, here are the players to watch in 2018 – and why.
Is an Israel-Hezbollah war inevitable?
As Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem raises tensions, the real threat may be elsewhere: the risk of military confrontation between Tel Aviv and Hezobllah has not been this high since 2006.
Special Report: How Iran is exporting the Hezbollah model to dominate the Middle East
The war against the Islamic State has expanded Iranian dominance through Baghdad and Damascus and advancing up to the Mediterranean Sea. Iraq, Syria and Lebanon are the front line in this rising tide of Iranian military and economic power.
Saudi Arabia’s escalating foreign Policy: the Qatar crisis is just the beginning
Saudi Arabia is losing the shadow war against Iran. The Qatar crisis was a reaction to failures, but will likely drive Saudi to greater extremes.
Interview with Dr. Joshua Landis: The Syrian regime in 2017
Global Risk Insights spoke with Dr. Joshua Landis on what is ahead for Syria’s government in 2017 after the fall of Aleppo.
From storm to calm: How Lebanon became a shelter in the Levant
Lebanon maintains its stability as parties benefit from the current situation and protect the status quo. A guest post by Martin Krastrup, Co-founder and Head of Programmes for Atlas Assistance.
Why Pokemon Go scares Middle Eastern governments
Pokemon Go is creating headaches for Middle Eastern governments, as concerns over security and subversion prompt calls for intervention.
Lebanon suffers from Saudi-Iranian rivalry
Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran are palpable: the use of Lebanon for proxy power plays has some serious repercussions particularly in relation to Saudi-aligned Gulf States. Lebanon boasts an
Will Syria be partitioned or remain united?
GRI Debate: What will Syria look like after the war? US Secretary of State John Kerry recently said that partitioning Syria may be a possibility. In this debate, GRI asked
Why Syria will remain united
US Secretary of State John Kerry recently said that partitioning Syria may be a possibility. In this debate series, GRI asked whether Syria would remain united. Chris Solomon argues that
