Lebanon

Beirut’s Explosion: Is it the Beginning of the End of Lebanon’s Broken Political System?

Dina Mansour-Ille

The real culprit for Lebanon’s latest disaster is a political system which needs total overhaul.

Sitrep 6th August

Covid 19 and food supplies; Gurkha training; Balaclava medals. The Government offers aid and support from military personnel after the massive explosion in Beirut. What impact is the Covid 19 pandemic having on food supplies around the world? And a special report on training with the UK Gurkha Company.

Deadly Blast Shatters Beirut

Jack Watling

It is easy to view the incident as a singular calamity. In reality, it is the result of systemic factionalism, greed and incompetence on the part of the Lebanese government. Until that is addressed, it will not be the last tragedy to befall the country.

Europe and the Coronavirus Pandemic in the Middle East

Tobias Borck

The pandemic preoccupies Europe. But the continent should not lose sight of potential new crises in the Middle East.

The UK’s Proscription of Hizbullah: All Talk and No Action?

Tom Keatinge

The UK Home Secretary’s proscription announcement raised expectations, but those that cheered are likely to be disappointed.

Lebanon: The Return of Pax Syriana?

Kamal Alam

As Saudi Arabia yesterday ordered its citizens to leave Lebanon, Syria seems to be reasserting its historic control over its western neighbour.