NETANYAHU`S GRAND STRATEGY IS COMING APART / THE FINANCIAL TIMES OP EDITORIAL

Netanyahu’s grand strategy is coming apart The Israeli leader has tried to secure his country by entirely military means. It isn’t working. ...

THE ENDURING WEDGE BETWEEN SYRIA AND LEBANON / GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES

The Enduring Wedge Between Syria and Lebanon Suggestions of a merger are out of touch with reality. By: Hilal Khashan U.S. envoy to Syria an...

THE FUTURE OF HEZBOLLAH / GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES

The Future of Hezbollah The militant group would prefer martyrdom over disarmament. By: Hilal Khashan Last month, the Lebanese Cabinet appro...

THE RISE AND FALL OF HEZBOLLAH / GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES

The Rise and Fall of Hezbollah The group falsely believed its domination of Lebanese politics was permanent. By: Hilal Khashan The rise of H...

THE NEW MIDDLE EAST ORDER / GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES

The New Middle East Order A tripolar system has emerged with Israel, Turkey and Iran at the helm. By: Hilal Khashan A new Middle East order ...

LEBANON: THE DEATH OF A COUNTRY / GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES

Lebanon: The Death of a Country Lebanon’s recovery from its financial and political meltdowns seems nearly impossible.  By: Hilal Khashan La...

LEBANON´S FAILED POLITICAL SYSTEM / GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES

Lebanon’s Failed Political System The system is weak by design and never found sure footing besides.  By: Hilal Khashan Lebanon is celebrati...