Chatah assassination marks dangerous escalation

After the assassination of Lebanon's former finance minister, efforts must be made to protect Lebanon from further sectarian breakdown.

Lebanon

Southern suburbs stand apart in Beirut

Al-Monitor tours Beirut’s southern suburbs, a stronghold of Hezbollah, to learn more about life there and residents’ views on Hezbollah’s Syria policy.

Lebanon

Famous diva's 'fondness' for Nasrallah stirs controversy

Lebanese artist, musician and playwright Ziad Rahbani stirred controversy when he said in an interview that his mother, the acclaimed Lebanese diva Fairouz, was ‘fond’ of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Lebanon

Lebanese banks face prospects, challenges

Political stability and another look at economic policies are needed to save Lebanese banks, which have acted as the national economy’s driving force.

Lebanon

An appeal to Lakhdar Brahimi

A cease-fire and the immediate holding of Geneva II must be at the top of Special Envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi and the UN's agenda.

Lebanon

How long can Lebanon’s private sector bail out government?

Despite the mismanagement and corruption in the Lebanese government, the country’s economy has not collapsed yet because of its private sector and foreign remittances, but that situation may not last long.

Lebanon

Nasrallah warns of consequences of Sidon violence

In a speech on Dec. 20, Hassan Nasrallah warned of the grave implications an increasingly volatile Sidon could have for the whole of Lebanon.

Lebanon

President Suleiman's remaining time in office

As possible elections to replace Lebanese President Michel Suleiman loom in May, the head of state shows his resoluteness to fulfill his duties.

Lebanon

Nasrallah hints at change in approaches to US, Lebanon

In a recent interview, Hassan Nasrallah signaled Hezbollah's possible willingness to reconsider its relations with the United States and accept full integration into the Lebanese state.

Lebanon

Academic boycott of Israel should open dialogue

The vote by the American Studies Association to boycott Israeli academic institutions is a protest that should be heard at the highest levels of the US government.

Palestine

Terrorism continues to shake Lebanon’s security

The Salafist jihadist current has been on the rise in Lebanon as a result of the Syrian conflict.

Lebanon

Sidon attacks linked to terror cells

The Lebanese army is responding to attacks along the crowded highway.

Israel