Lebanon feels the boomerang effect of the conflict in Syria with a spike in violence both in the north and in Beirut. François Picard’s panel ponders the potential radicalisation of Lebanese politics and the consequences for the wider region.
Lebanon feels the boomerang effect of the conflict in Syria with a spike in violence both in the north and in Beirut. François Picard’s panel ponders the potential radicalisation of Lebanese politics and the consequences for the wider region.
After months out of the political arena, former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has staged a candid comeback on Twitter. But can Hariri transform his cyber success into concrete political gains?
Tens of thousands of opposition supporters gathered Sunday in Beirut to march against Hezbollah and demand an “end to the rule of arms”, in yet another stand-off between the two rival groups.
Badih Karhani speaks to Najib Mikati about his controversial nomination as the new Lebanese Prime Minister. A majority of the parliament endorsed him, but there are critics who worry that he is solely focused on Hezbollah's interests. But for his part Mikati declares that he represents not just Hezbollah but everyone.
The protests in Egypt are widely relayed online. Lebanese web users comment on the political tensions in the country. And a Canadian student shows Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings in a different light.
Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri (pictured, right) has reportedly refused to participate in the government of his Hezbollah-backed successor Najib Mikati, sources close to Hariri reported Thursday.
What will the appointment of the Hezbollah-backed Najib Mikati as the new Prime Minister mean for the future of Lebanon? Does his appointment signal a sea change in Lebanese politics or even in the dynamics of the whole region?
Lebanese security officials say all roads have been opened and barricades removed Wednesday after two days of protests in the country following the appointment of Hezbollah-backed Najib Mikati as prime minister.
Hezbollah-backed candidate Najib Mikati, a telecoms billionaire, was appointed Lebanon's prime minister-designate on Tuesday. The move sparked anger among many Sunnis who criticise his ties to Hezbollah, which receives support from Iran.
