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Lebanon Mourns Ziad Rahbani, the Voice of Truth and Sarcastic Comedy
In a country often described as trapped in a “dark web” of political paralysis, economic collapse, and media control, Ziad Rahbani’s death is a moment of collective pause and emotional…
The “Phoenix Economy” MENA Potential: Lebanon or Syria? (2/3)
As the world emerges from a decade of crises—pandemics, wars, and economic collapse—the concept of a “Phoenix Economy” has gained traction. Coined by Felix Salmon, the term describes economies that…
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Banking Restructuration Law, Much Ado ABout Nothing
The Lebanese Parliament is set to pass what can only be described as a legal heresy—if not a full-blown legislative scandal of the gravest kind.The Lebanese government’s proposed banking restructuring…
Inside the Damascus Operation: What the Israeli raid was likely after — and why
In the early hours of late August 2025, Damascus witnessed an operation unlike any seen in years—yet it has gone almost entirely unreported in the regional and international press. In…
Strait of Hormuz: The ‘New Jargon’ Merchants Choose to Profiteer From
Over the past three months, food prices have been on a relentless upward march, climbing by more than 20% year-on-year and leaving Lebanese consumers wondering if their next meal will…
Welcome to a Vibrant Summer 2025 Festival
Lebanon offers a vibrant summer festival scene in 2025, with options like the Beiteddine International Festival (July 3-27), the Batroun International Festival (July 18 - Sept 7), and the Baalbeck International…
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 whose economies are deeply tied to hydrocarbon exports. Asia is…
AI, digitisation could hold the key to MENA’s food security challenge
An article by Belal Zehran, Foodics' International Managing Director, Egypt & UAE The food and…
Pre-audits up from 1,600 in 2001, to 2,756 by 2013 and to 3,055 by 2015
edited by the Legal Agenda Pre-auditing, which involves verifying the legality of…
Saudi Billions Pour In Syria : More than $6 Billion in Investment deals
The thaw in Saudi-Syrian relations reached a watershed moment last week as…
The “Phoenix Economy” MENA Potential: Lebanon or Syria? (2/3)
As the world emerges from a decade of crises—pandemics, wars, and economic…
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Deposits Flight in 2019 Were the Reason Behind the Crisis
Lebanon’s banking crisis — the worst in its modern history — wasn’t caused by a miscalculation of numbers. It was caused by a collapse of oversight, a hollowing out of…
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Carrot and Stick Policy: No Aid Without Reform
Since 2019, Lebanon has been engulfed in one of the most severe economic collapses in modern history—a crisis marked by…
Net foreign assets of financial sector up $8.9bn in first seven months of 2025
Figures issued by Banque du Liban (BdL) show that the net foreign asset of the financial sector, which are a…
2026 Draft Budget Shows Balanced Scores ; How True ?
Draft budget for 2026 projects balanced revenues and expenditures at $5.7bnThe draft budget for 2026 that the Ministry of Finance…
Red Sea Submarine Cable Bombing in the Red Sea: 25% of MENA Traffic Affected
In the early hours of September 6, 2025, a critical blow was dealt to the backbone of global internet connectivity…
Inside the Damascus Operation: What the Israeli raid was likely after — and why
In the early hours of late August 2025, Damascus witnessed an operation unlike any seen in years—yet it has gone…
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…
Minority Rights, Defense Treaty, Disarmament: Leveraging the Language of Minority Rights and Pluralism (2/3)
Part 1 Part 2 Read Part 3 During the visit and in comments in front of the…
Minority Rights, Defense Treaty, Disarmament: Understanding the Quiproquo Between Lebanon and US Delegation (1/3)
Over the past three months, Lebanon has become the focal point of a concerted U.S.-led diplomatic effort aimed at reshaping…
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