Lebanon

Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike on the Palestinian city of Khan Yunis on January 8. Photo: Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa

Israel Is Not Promising to “Scale Back” Its War Israel Is Not Promising to “Scale Back” Its War

As the US secretary of state shuttles to stop the war from expanding, the Israeli defense minister vows “months” more war on Gaza and suggests taking the fight to Iran.

Jan 8, 2024 / Column / Spencer Ackerman

Lebanon Gas Lines

Behind the Crisis in Lebanon, a Vast Bank-Run Ponzi Scheme Behind the Crisis in Lebanon, a Vast Bank-Run Ponzi Scheme

From gas lines to medicine shortages, Lebanon is suffering the fallout of years of political and financial corruption.

Aug 12, 2021 / Saree Makdisi

Lebanon's central bank, in the capital Beirut

Lebanon’s “National Financial Suicide” Lebanon’s “National Financial Suicide”

The success of the Banque du Liban, once seen as the country’s only functional institution, was all “smoke and mirrors.”

Aug 2, 2021 / Between Us, We Cover the World / Angélique Mounier-Kuhn

Travel Ban

Before We Bid Farewell to Arab American Heritage Month Before We Bid Farewell to Arab American Heritage Month

Beginning during the Bush administration and continuing during Obama’s term, Arab Americans were conflated with Muslims. Defining us by religion was fundamentally wrong, internally...

Apr 29, 2021 / James Zogby

The Disturbing Story Behind the Beirut Port Explosion

The Disturbing Story Behind the Beirut Port Explosion The Disturbing Story Behind the Beirut Port Explosion

Abandonment of ships, “flags of convenience,” and lax law enforcement are common at sea, often with tragic consequences.

Sep 2, 2020 / Ian Urbina

A silhouette of a protester in front of flames.

After the Beirut Blast, Hezbollah Almost Went to War After the Beirut Blast, Hezbollah Almost Went to War

But when the smoke cleared, the Party of God was in the midst of an existential political crisis.

Sep 1, 2020 / Jesse Rosenfeld

With American Help, Lebanon Once Again Nears the Abyss

With American Help, Lebanon Once Again Nears the Abyss With American Help, Lebanon Once Again Nears the Abyss

Lebanon needs change. The people demand it and even some of the leaders know it. But US involvement threatens that possibility.

Nov 27, 2019 / Charles Glass

Haiti Protest 2019

The New Global Insurrection The New Global Insurrection

From Bolivia to Haiti to Europe and the Middle East, citizens are rising up against corruption and government repression.

Nov 22, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

A Deadly Game of Chicken in Iraq and Lebanon

A Deadly Game of Chicken in Iraq and Lebanon A Deadly Game of Chicken in Iraq and Lebanon

Popular revolts in the Middle East are pitting people against regimes.

Nov 19, 2019 / Thanassis Cambanis

Lebanon’s Protest Movement Is Local and Organic

Lebanon’s Protest Movement Is Local and Organic Lebanon’s Protest Movement Is Local and Organic

Foreign governments should stop propping up Lebanon’s elite and listen to the protesters instead.

Oct 28, 2019 / Samah Hadid

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