Is Defection of Syrian General Part of Russian Plan?

There are reports that a high-ranking Syrian Alawite officer, Gen. Ali Habib, has left the country, leaving some thinking this could be part of a Russian plan to reach a solution to the conflict.

Lebanon

US-Russia Agreement Gives Hope on Syria

The US-Russian understanding on Syria presents a number of challenges but also positive opportunities.

Lebanon

Twenty Years After the Oslo Accords! What Now?

With the Oslo Accords, there is the illusion of negotiations.

Palestine

Syria War Paralyzes Region's Economies

General instability in post-Arab Spring Middle Eastern countries, along with ongoing conflicts, has left the region's economic situation particularly dismal.

Lebanon

Israel's Brooding Versus Hopeful Expectation for Peace

Israel's brooding over Syria should be shifted to hopeful expectation of a peaceful outcome.

Lebanon

Is Hezbollah’s Syria Approach Tied To Shiite End-Times Doctrine?

Some believe that Hezbollah’s approach to the Syrian conflict is tied into Shiite doctrine concerning Judgment Day.

Lebanon

How Lucky Is Syria’s President?

Bashar al-Assad knows that despite a brutal war, his allies have his back and his opposition is fractured — and also that the end of his regime does not mean the end of the war in Syria.

Qatar

Obama, Putin Acknowledge Limits of Power

The Russian initiative concerning Syria gives the international community a little breathing room to effect a realistic resolution to the conflict.

Lebanon

Lebanon as 'Theater of Surprise' In Syria War

Lebanon is the traditional battlefield for regional conflicts.

Lebanon

UNIFIL, Hezbollah Prepare For Possible Syria Strike

Having cooperated for decades in southern Lebanon, both UNIFIL forces and Hezbollah are preparing for the repercussions of US-led military action in Syria.

Lebanon

Oslo Accords Offer Lessons After Twenty-Year 'Interim'

The failures of the Oslo experience should inform the restarted Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.

Palestine

'Diplomatic Vitality' Needed to Bring Peace to Syria

While the US public awaits President Barack Obama's speech on Sept. 10, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has publicly criticized a US military attack against Syria, lobbying to continue negotiations during Geneva II.

Lebanon