The economy of Lebanon is in a deep crisis. This video explores the history of the Pound / Lira, the run-up to the crisis, ...

Sharaa, Syria’s president, spoke to The Economist on January 31st in Damascus. The conversation has been translated and ...

The election of President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is a political breakthrough in Lebanon and a harbinger ...

Lebanon's new government should prioritize protecting and promoting human rights, accountability, transparency, and the rule ...

Lebanon’s new government should prioritize protecting and promoting human rights, accountability, transparency, and the rule ...

Khalaf Al Habtoor, Founder and Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group, has announced the cancellation of all his investment projects in Lebanon due to the current situation in the country. Al Habtoor ...

An array of domestic and foreign powers are vying for influence in Lebanon, including the Lebanese Armed Forces, Hezbollah, ...

The Türkiye-Syria proposed EEZ agreement will consolidate its rights in the East Med, offering regional stability and energy ...

The Lebanese Ministry of Social Affairs, with support from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western ...

While Israeli banks have demonstrated resilience in some areas, the combination of geopolitical instability and economic fragility raises pressing questions: Can Israeli banks withstand these ...

Lebanon's people and health-care system have yet again endured devastating attacks as the war on Gaza extended into Lebanon. Since October, 2023, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have resulted in more than ...