Government Stand-off may end this week. Exploring US-Russian Interests in Syria – Possible Collabora
The stalemate that has frozen cabinet meetings – and any movement on actions to proceed with the government’s legislative agenda – may...
Adoption of New Budget Welcomed but Deemed Insufficient as a “Reform” Budget
While the government can be congratulated on finally adopting a 2019 budget, the verdict from economists and analysts is unanimous: “nice...
Lebanon: Beware the Bear
There are those in Lebanon who believe that Russia is a friend that needs to be cultivated, hence the sweetheart deal on the oil storage...
Lebanese youth on their country and their future; Reflecting on the economic crisis that is Lebanon
As criticism grows among various political elites in Lebanon over rising sectarian strains that erupted recently in violence, a recent...
So what’s New Lebanon? Where are you Headed?
Our recent ATFL delegation to Lebanon was a chance to listen and assess in four areas: the economy/national budget, the Syrian refugees,...
