Scott Preston

Scott Preston is a journalist based in Beirut, writing about social and political issues in the Middle East. On Twitter: @scottapreston

Jordan | Dec 21, 2018

Will Lebanon’s support of UN compacts benefit Syrian refugees?

Lebanon has voted in favor of two UN resolutions that improve the treatment of refugees and migrants, but the displaced Syrians in the country may not benefit, as they are not classified as refugees or even migrants.

Lebanon | Nov 10, 2017

Syrian refugees in Lebanon face eviction

Eviction campaigns targeting Syrian refugees have ramped up in recent weeks across Lebanon’s municipalities while the Lebanese government turns a blind eye.

A pregnant Syrian woman carries her child at a compound housing Syrian refugees in Sidon, southern Lebanon January 25, 2017. REUTERS/Ali Hashisho - RC1333642FD0

Lebanon | Oct 27, 2017

Lebanon's civil war scars re-emerge with assassination case verdict

The sentencing of two men accused of assassinating former Lebanese President-elect Bashir Gemayel in 1982 has become politicized as questions are raised about its timing.

Syria | Mar 20, 2017

What’s behind Hezbollah’s safe zone project in Syria's Qalamoun?

A Hezbollah deal that is reportedly being discussed with the Syrian opposition for the repatriation of Syrian refugees into safe zones in Syria would face steep hurdles in negotiating with the Lebanese government.

A Lebanon Hezbollah fighter carries his weapon as he stands in Khashaat, in the Qalamoun region after they advanced in the area May 15, 2015. When Lebanon's Hezbollah first joined Syria's war on the side of President Bashar al-Assad, its role was a closely guarded secret. Today, as Hezbollah plants its flag in land won from rebels north of Damascus, its role could hardly be more public. Picture taken May 15, 2015. To match Insight MIDEAST-CRISIS/SYRIA REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

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Lebanon | Nov 15, 2016

Can coalition of reformers snag Lebanese parliament seats?

An array of civil and Reformist groups are calling for a coalition to challenge the country’s traditional and dominant political parties in the 2017 parliamentary elections.

Beirut Madinati candidates and activists gesture after announcing their list of candidates for the municipality elections in Beirut, Lebanon, April 22, 2016. Picture taken April 22, 2016. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir - RTX2CZSS

Lebanon | Sep 19, 2016

Lebanon positions itself as hub for Syrian reconstruction

Experts say that Lebanon has to prepare for Syria’s reconstruction once the war there ends or else it will be a missed opportunity to improve the Lebanese economy.