Paula Astih

Paula Astih
World Biden’s Middle East Policy Tied to Fate of Tehran Negotiations

Biden’s Middle East Policy Tied to Fate of Tehran Negotiations

US President-elect Joe Biden’s policy towards the Middle East region will not crystallize in the first months of his term, as observers agree that his current…

Paula Astih (Beirut)
Features After Medicine Shortage, Lebanese Now Scramble to Find Baby Milk

After Medicine Shortage, Lebanese Now Scramble to Find Baby Milk

The sight of empty shelves in the majority of pharmacies throughout Lebanon demonstrates the extent of the crisis the country’s health sector is enduring. …

Paula Astih (Beirut)
Arab World Lebanon: Bassil’s Call to Discuss New Political System Remains Unanswered

Lebanon: Bassil’s Call to Discuss New Political System Remains Unanswered

A call by former Minister Gebran Bassil to hold a national dialogue to agree on a new political system raised questions regarding its timing and real purpose. …

Paula Astih (Beirut)
Features Lack of Int’l Goods Forces Lebanese People to Buy Lower Quality Alternatives

Lack of Int’l Goods Forces Lebanese People to Buy Lower Quality Alternatives

Shoppers recently visiting a Lebanese market may feel that they are in a country other than Lebanon. The global goods, which the consumer is accustomed to, are…

Paula Astih (Beirut)
Arab World Lebanon: Political Parties Unable to Stop Withdrawal of Members Following October's Revolution

Lebanon: Political Parties Unable to Stop Withdrawal of Members Following October's Revolution

Lebanon’s political parties have so far failed to stop the continuous withdrawal of members as a result of last year’s popular protests and the political…

Paula Astih (Beirut)
Features Aoun Complains of ‘Barricades’ against him as he Completes 4th Year as Lebanon’s President

Aoun Complains of ‘Barricades’ against him as he Completes 4th Year as Lebanon’s President

There is no doubt that the four years that Lebanese President Michel Aoun has spent in power have not been anything close to the people’s expectations. This is…

Paula Astih (Beirut)
Arab World Lebanon: Efforts to Ease Tension Between FPM, Hezbollah Supporters

Lebanon: Efforts to Ease Tension Between FPM, Hezbollah Supporters

Contacts are underway between the leaderships of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) and Hezbollah to reduce tension between the supporters of the two groups…

Paula Astih (Beirut)
Arab World Lebanon: Popular Anger Over Hezbollah Obstructing Govt Formation

Lebanon: Popular Anger Over Hezbollah Obstructing Govt Formation

Hezbollah is no longer able to absorb the repercussions of the US sanctions, which have recently affected its allies. It is true the party has adapted to…

Paula Astih (Beirut)