Good to Know: Preemptive strikes
Israel has gone on the offensive, targeting Hezbollah.
Will new tensions in the Middle East draw the U.S. into a major war?
As mediators try to broker a ceasefire in Gaza, the danger of escalation remains high.
Can Lebanon’s new opposition win?
The same parties have ruled since 2005 — and they’re counting on old alliances to remain in power
Why can’t Lebanon’s leaders fix its economic crisis?
Lebanese politicians and elites profit from their corrupt system — and foreign donors keep propping them up to hang onto their own influence
Another unity government won’t solve Lebanon’s crisis
Research shows ideologically opposed parties rarely share power well
How a global shipping loophole left a potentially dangerous cargo in Beirut
‘Flags of convenience’ can leave ships and their owners with little regulatory oversight
What happens now to Lebanon’s government? Here’s why real reforms may be unlikely.
The Aug. 4 explosion may be unable to shift the power structure.
Why do foreign donors face a tough choice in dealing with Lebanon’s economic crisis?
Sectarianism and cronyism stifle economic reform