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Illicit funding and cash economy questioned by US treasury, estimated at nearly 46% of GDP

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There has been more concerns that Lebanon cash economy is making it easier to money launderers to conceal the source of funds for the Palestinian group Hamas’  activities. Also there…

HSBC’s $300 Million Scandal Resurfaces — Swiss Probe Reopens Risk for Global Bank

Swiss and French authorities have opened a new investigation into HSBC Holdings Plc's (NYSE:HSBC) Swiss private bank, reigniting concerns over legacy compliance…

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Hermuz Strait: 2025 Geopolitical Context and Market Analysis

The Strait’s closure or disruption would not only impact Iran but also Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar—countries…

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Minority Rights, Defense Treaty, Disarmament: Guns, Leverage, and Loyalties: U.S. Military Aid to Lebanon and the Strategic Push to Sideline Hezbollah (3/3)

Part 1 Part 2 Read Part 3 “We’re here because Lebanon’s pluralism is worth protecting. This country represents the best of the Middle East—if it’s allowed to…

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Inside the Damascus Operation: What the Israeli raid was likely after — and why
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In the early hours of late August 2025, Damascus witnessed an operation unlike any seen in years—yet it has gone…

Self-Organized Voluntary Return Program with Incentives Drive Syrian Refugees Home
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In July 2025, Lebanon initiated a significant phase of Syrian refugee returns under a UN-supported program, offering financial incentives and…

Limited Diversification within Lebanon’s Social Protection System, Research
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Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan issued a research on social conditions in the period between 2017 and 2024 . It…

Starlink Make Its Way To Lebanon Through Distorted Legal Endowment
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Starlink is on its way to being implemented in Lebanon, seemingly without any remaining legal obstacles. Despite initial concerns over…

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