Lebanon – still no sign of a government following the election in May 2018. Tunnelling on the Israeli border could be a warning of something much worse.
Articles tagged: ‘Lebanon’
UNRWA
Posted onUS halts support for UNRWA. UNRWA and its activities. Likely political consequences.
Lebanon: no government in sight
Posted onLebanon’s internal complications multiplied by external interference. US exclusion of Hizbullah. Burden of Syrian and Palestinian refugees.
Lebanon: Syria, refugees, Russia
Posted onAs the Syrian war ends, Syria’s role in Lebanon reasserted. Russia supports return of refugees to Syria, accuses US of stalling.
Maritime boundaries of the Arab states in the Mediterranean
Posted onArab states with Mediterranean coastlines have claimed various forms of jurisdiction over the sea lying off their coasts. On occasion, this has caused disputes between them and their neighbours. Some of these disputes have been resolved through the ICJ; others have yet to be resolved and are complicated by existing political conflicts.
Israel’s borders with its Arab neighbours: a case of unfinished business
Posted onIsrael’s borders with three of its five Arab neighbours remain to be agreed. In the case of the Palestinians, they might never be.
Boundaries in the Arab world and their remarkable durability
Posted onThe boundaries of Arab states, mainly drawn by colonial powers, have shown remarkable durability. In some instances, these boundaries have been challenged but such challenges have generally failed to change the map of the region.
Syria: government gains, international complications
Posted onAsad government strengthens its position, but still faces rebels in two main areas. US does a deal with Turkey and concentrates on mopping up IS. Coalition bombing of Raqqa criticised.
Lebanon: election on Sunday
Posted onElection in Lebanon on Sunday. Complicated new system, possible weakening of traditional hierarchies. The youth vote. More participation by women.
Agriculture in the Arab world: still important after all these millennia
Posted onDespite some decline in its relative contribution to Arab economies, agriculture remains important in both economic and social terms. Improved management, less bureaucracy and better access to markets could make it more so.