The Hamas Movement’s announcement of establishing the so-called “Vanguards of the Al-Aqsa Flood” in Lebanon has raised concerns among all Lebanese, especially the residents of the South, over the return of the Palestinian armed struggle to the interior via the Lebanese border. The…

In his response to my recent article "Gaza and the Wars of Independence", former professor at the Lebanese University Dr. Mohammed Ali Mokalled commented on Palestinian researcher Dr. Yazid Al-Sayegh’s claim that "the Oslo Agreement was a result of the Palestinian national movement’s failure to…

Between a European envoy leaving and an Arab envoy arriving, the space for dialogue among the Lebanese forces (from both the loyal and opposition camps) narrows and the gap widens. However, in the Lebanese case, the ongoing political crisis since the end of the President of the Republic’s term…

We find ourselves in between two offensives. The first was launched by Moscow, which called it a “special military operation,” on February 24, 2022. At that time, the Kremlin had not declared the limits of its invasion, but having gone deep into Ukraine, reaching the outskirts of the capital, it…

Regardless of how powerful they may become, rulers need to use their sense of hearing. Aversion to listening to the people’s voice inevitably alienates the governed sooner or later, no matter how convinced they are of the ideology or how robust their partisan affiliation is. When those in positions…

The stance of the four deputy Lebanese Central Bank governors has become shrouded in ambiguity and confusion after their latest meeting with caretaker Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati. They did not announce a clear decision regarding their future, and it remains uncertain whether all four or…

Both local and international actors are struggling to reach the finish line of the Lebanese race, that is, to find a way out of the Lebanese labyrinth. Some are running in circles, while others have stood still. In the Lebanese context, even standing still is a skill. In fact, it is a skill that…

In his book “Science and Politics as a Vocation,” German sociologist Max Weber argued that a “monopoly on the legitimate use of force” is among the primary requisites for the establishment of the state. This monopoly - state institutions “monopolizing the use of violence” - is the defining feature…

Only in Lebanon will French special envoy and former Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian come across a mathematical equation - unlike any seen in history - when he meets with some parties that are obstructing the presidential elections. The parties will attempt to persuade him that the equation,…

Lebanon's Deputy for Forces of Change Ibrahim Mneimneh fearlessly voiced his stance, as he is known to do. Despite being one of the rare steadfast politicians in the country, Mneimneh and his fellow Forces of Change deputies have demonstrated flexibility. They have exhibited unwavering commitment…