Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Tense times ahead for Lebanon after elections

Lebanon

Opponents of Hezbollah may rejoice at the loss of their parliamentary majority, but Lebanon’s packed political calendar now sets the stage for protracted deadlocks at best and violence at worst. The elections on Sunday went off without a hitch, which is an accomplishment in a country that has a history of political violence and is … Read more

Crisis-hit Lebanon goes to polls but few expect major change

Lebanon

Lebanon held its first election on Sunday since a painful economic crisis pushed the country to the brink of collapse, a major test for new opposition groups intent on deposing the ruling elite. Few observers expected a seismic shift, with traditional sectarian parties controlling all levers of political power and an electoral system perceived to … Read more