Haytham Mouzahem (Lebanon Pulse)

Haytham Mouzahem is a Lebanese analyst specializing in Middle Eastern and Islamic affairs. On Twitter: @haytham66

Lebanon Pulse | May 22, 2018

Morocco-Algeria tensions flare over claims of Hezbollah support to Polisario

Morocco’s accusation that Hezbollah and Iran are plotting against it with the Polisario Front has escalated tension with Algeria.

Lebanon Pulse | Apr 25, 2017

Will Lebanon finally pass a budget after more than a decade?

Although Lebanon’s Cabinet approved a proposed 2017 state budget, the legislation still has to overcome several obstacles in parliament.

Lebanon's President Michel Aoun attends the 28th Ordinary Summit of the Arab League at the Dead Sea, Jordan March 29, 2017. REUTERS/Mohammad Hamed - RTX336G0

Lebanon Pulse | Mar 23, 2017

Once again, disputes delay Lebanese elections

Unless Lebanese politicians overcome their differences — or at least ignore them long enough to hold elections — the country could face another legislative vacuum.

Newly elected Lebanese president Michel Aoun (C) sits with former prime minister Saad al-Hariri (R), who is expected to lead the new Lebanese government, and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri (L) at the presidential palace in Baabda, near Beirut, Lebanon November 3, 2016. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir - RTX2ROR8

Israel Pulse | Mar 3, 2017

Lebanese president provokes outcry with Hezbollah comment

President Michel Aoun stated in an interview that Lebanon needs Hezbollah’s arms to defend the country from potential Israeli aggression, stirring harsh criticism from his political opponents.

Newly elected Lebanese president Michel Aoun sits on the president's chair inside the presidential palace in Baabda, near Beirut, Lebanon October 31, 2016. REUTERS/Aziz Taher - RTX2R7JE

Syria Pulse | Feb 16, 2017

Will major opposition groups face off in Syria?

The new formation of Tahrir al-Sham, which is comprised of several Syrian opposition factions including Jabhat Fatah al-Sham, raises questions about the goals of this new group.

FILE PHOTO: Fighters of the Syrian Islamist rebel group Jabhat Fateh al-Sham cheer on a pickup truck after a Russian helicopter was shot down in the north of Syria's rebel-held Idlib province, Syria, August 1, 2016. REUTERS/Ammar Abdullah/File Photo - RTSWG1A

Lebanon Pulse | Feb 1, 2017

Hezbollah torn between local, regional roles

In light of the raging regional crises, Hezbollah has been intervening outside Lebanon's border in support of its foreign allies in Syria, Iraq and elsewhere, raising controversy inside the country about the movement’s local and regional influence.

Lebanese Hezbollah supporters carry flags and gesture during a religious procession to mark Ashura in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon October 12, 2016. REUTERS/Aziz Taher - RTSRWNQ

Gulf Pulse | Jan 17, 2017

New Lebanese president makes Gulf priority

With a visit to Saudi Arabia on Jan. 10, new Lebanese President Michel Aoun has signaled that warmer relations with the Gulf is at the top of his priority list.

Saudi King Salman bin Abulaziz Al-Saud welcomes Lebanon's President Michel Aoun (R) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 10, 2017. Dalati Nohra/Handout via Reuters ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. - RTX2YAKR

Lebanon Pulse | Dec 29, 2016

What challenges await Lebanon’s new government?

The newly approved Lebanese government faces many difficult issues, including adoption of an electoral law ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections in May, as the political blocs are divided over the matter.

Palestine Pulse | Nov 29, 2016

Lebanon halts work as Palestinians reject wall around refugee camp

The Lebanese government’s decision to build a wall at the southern Palestinian refugee camp of Ain al-Hilweh sparks angry reactions from Palestinian factions.

People walk past a Lebanese army checkpoint at the entrance to Ain al-Hilweh camp Palestinian refugee camp near Sidon, South Lebanon September 22, 2016. REUTERS/Ali Hashisho - RTSP03P

Lebanon Pulse | Nov 11, 2016

Just how much can Lebanon change under Aoun?

Lebanese President Michel Aoun’s plans for economic and political reform will face numerous challenges including endemic corruption and his own limited powers.

Haytham Mouzahem (Lebanon Pulse)

Morocco-Algeria tensions flare over claims of Hezbollah support to Polisario

Will Lebanon finally pass a budget after more than a decade?

Once again, disputes delay Lebanese elections

Lebanese president provokes outcry with Hezbollah comment

Will major opposition groups face off in Syria?

Hezbollah torn between local, regional roles

New Lebanese president makes Gulf priority

What challenges await Lebanon’s new government?

Lebanon halts work as Palestinians reject wall around refugee camp

Just how much can Lebanon change under Aoun?

Podcasts

Turkey analyst Merve Tahiroglu says Kurds will back opposition presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu to unseat Erdogan in first round

Haytham Mouzahem (Lebanon Pulse)

Morocco-Algeria tensions flare over claims of Hezbollah support to Polisario

Will Lebanon finally pass a budget after more than a decade?

Once again, disputes delay Lebanese elections

Lebanese president provokes outcry with Hezbollah comment

Will major opposition groups face off in Syria?

Hezbollah torn between local, regional roles

New Lebanese president makes Gulf priority

What challenges await Lebanon’s new government?

Lebanon halts work as Palestinians reject wall around refugee camp

Just how much can Lebanon change under Aoun?

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Turkey analyst Merve Tahiroglu says Kurds will back opposition presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu to unseat Erdogan in first round