Rebuilding Syria: Who is counting on sharing out the cake?
Fourteen years of brutal civil war, compounded by the devastating February 2023 earthquake, have left Syria’s infrastructure in tatters, presenting a monumental challenge for...
Lebanon’s climb from ashes demands US$11 billion
Lebanon, a land steeped in history and resilience, finds itself at a pivotal moment. From October 8, 2023, to December 20, 2024, a brutal...
USAID Shutdown: What it means for Lebanon
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent federal government agency primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance....
Syria’s New Regime: What impact on Lebanon?
What does Ahmed Hussein al-Charaa (previously known as Abou Mohammed al-Joulani) want from Lebanon? A shadow hangs over Lebanon as the political situation in...
War on Lebanon: A slow death for local agriculture
Israeli bombs not only kill civilians and drive them into exodus. They also destroy arable land. Since 1948, Lebanon has a tumultuous history with...
Hassan Nasrallah’s Killing: A Real Game-changer?
The assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary-general of the Lebanese political and paramilitary organization Hezbollah, would undoubtedly have a significant impact on the regional...
Lebanon: Why blackouts are inevitable
Lebanon's electricity grid, managed by the state-owned Electricité du Liban (EDL), struggles to meet the country's demand. Frequent power cuts, lasting for several hours...
African Agriculture: AfCFTA’s unfulfilled promises (so far)
Africa is poised to emerge as a global powerhouse in the near future. The continent is experiencing significant transformations, highlighted by the establishment of...
War on Gaza: How Israeli LNG exports could weigh in heavily
The Middle East, the epicenter of the conflict that has arisen between Hamas and Israel, is home to a substantial share of the world’s...
Palestine vs. Israel: What international law actually says
The Israeli occupation of Palestine has been a longstanding issue, fraught with complex legal implications that impact not only the parties directly involved but...