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

Syrian Islamist Rebels Threaten Maaloula, Christians

The Aramaic-speaking  village of Maaloula, a symbol of religious and sectarian coexistence in Syria, has been invaded and desecrated by Islamist opposition groups.

Lebanon

Christians In the Levant Grow Fearful Over US Syria Strike

Christians in Syria and Lebanon congregate to discuss the implications for their community should the United States follow through with its plans to carry out military strikes on Syria.

Lebanon

Lebanon’s President Must Form Government to Prevent Collapse

While the situation in Lebanon is increasingly affected by the crisis in neighboring Syria, President Michel Suleiman must form a government, even without the support of major parties, to end the country’s paralysis and save its economy.

Lebanon

What Does Syria Crisis Hold for US, Iran?

The challenges of the Syrian crisis, and how Iran and the United States deal with it, will have a strong impact in the region.

Lebanon

War Clouds Gather Over Lebanon

A US strike on Syria could double the already large number of refugees in Lebanon.

Lebanon

Refugee Crisis in Lebanon Takes Extra Toll on Women

The plight of women in Lebanese refugee camps is worsening as refugees continue to flee the war in Syria.

Lebanon