Scarlett Haddad

Scarlett Haddad is an analyst for the French-language Lebanese daily L'Orient-Le Jour. She specializes in Lebanese domestic political issues in addition to Syrian, Palestinian and Iranian matters from Lebanon's perspective, including topics concerning Hezbollah and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Palestine | May 16, 2013

Palestine and Syria Vie For Center Stage in Region

Does the media’s preoccupation with Israeli-Palestinian negotiations overshadow developments in Syria?

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas looks on during the opening of the Arab League summit in Doha, Qatar, March 26, 2013. A summit of Arab heads of state opened in the Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday expected to focus on the war in Syria as well as on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah (QATAR - Tags: POLITICS) - RTXXXPW

Israel | May 10, 2013

Nasrallah Increases Stakes in Syria War

Famous for his use of allusions and nuance, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah spoke with an unusual clarity and directness on May 9 about Syria, writes Scarlett Haddad.

Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is projected on a screen during a live broadcast as he speaks to his supporters at an event marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Al-Nour radio station, which is operated by the Hezbollah in Beirut, May 9, 2013. REUTERS/Sharif Karim (LEBANON - Tags: POLITICS MEDIA ANNIVERSARY) - RTXZGEB

Lebanon | Apr 24, 2013

Hezbollah Low-Key as New PM Forms Government

Hezbollah has been oddly quiet regarding the appointment of Tammam Salam as Lebanon’s prime minister, writes Scarlett Haddad.

Lebanese former minister Tammam Salam gestures to his supporters in front of his house while going to the presidential palace in Baabda, Beirut April 6, 2013. Shi'ite militant group Hezbollah, its allies and pro-Western rivals on Friday backed Sunni politician Tammam Salam to be Lebanon's new prime minister, handing him an overwhelming parliamentary endorsement to form a government. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir (LEBANON - Tags: POLITICS) - RTXYAJC

Saudi Arabia | Apr 9, 2013

Lebanon Back in the Saudi FoldWith Salam's Selection

In its successful backing of Tammam Salam as Lebanon’s next prime minister, Saudi Arabia is back in charge of the Lebanese file but questions remain regarding its motives, writes Scarlett Haddad.

Lebanon | Apr 2, 2013

Mikati's Resignation Shakes Up Lebanese Politics

Prime Minister Najib Mikati's resignation has sent shock waves through Lebanon and threatened the country's stability, although some political factions may stand to benefit, writes Scarlett Haddad.

Lebanon | Mar 11, 2013

Lebanon's Gathering Storm Over Syria

As the Syrian conflict enters its second year, Lebanon's security situation is weakening as sectarian tendencies rise, signaling a coming crisis, writes Scarlett Haddad.