Al-Qaeda-affiliated emir arrested in Lebanon

Majid bin Mohammad al-Majid, the emir of the Abdullah Azzam Brigades in the Levant, was arrested by the Lebanese army, and he is hospitalized.

By Ali Hashem

In Doha, reporting on Iran, regional politics, conflict

Another year, another chance for spring

2014 will be a time for the Middle East to assess the promises and falterings of the Arab Spring and rebuild the confidence of the people to push forward together.

By Clovis Maksoud

Chatah assassination marks dangerous escalation

After the assassination of Lebanon's former finance minister, efforts must be made to protect Lebanon from further sectarian breakdown.

By Clovis Maksoud

Southern suburbs stand apart in Beirut

Al-Monitor tours Beirut’s southern suburbs, a stronghold of Hezbollah, to learn more about life there and residents’ views on Hezbollah’s Syria policy.

By Ali Mamouri

Famous diva's 'fondness' for Nasrallah stirs controversy

Lebanese artist, musician and playwright Ziad Rahbani stirred controversy when he said in an interview that his mother, the acclaimed Lebanese diva Fairouz, was ‘fond’ of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

By Jean Aziz (Lebanon Pulse)

Lebanese banks face prospects, challenges

Political stability and another look at economic policies are needed to save Lebanese banks, which have acted as the national economy’s driving force.

By Sami Nader

An appeal to Lakhdar Brahimi

A cease-fire and the immediate holding of Geneva II must be at the top of Special Envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi and the UN's agenda.

By Clovis Maksoud

How long can Lebanon’s private sector bail out government?

Despite the mismanagement and corruption in the Lebanese government, the country’s economy has not collapsed yet because of its private sector and foreign remittances, but that situation may not last long.

By Sami Nader

Nasrallah warns of consequences of Sidon violence

In a speech on Dec. 20, Hassan Nasrallah warned of the grave implications an increasingly volatile Sidon could have for the whole of Lebanon.

By Jean Aziz (Lebanon Pulse)

President Suleiman's remaining time in office

As possible elections to replace Lebanese President Michel Suleiman loom in May, the head of state shows his resoluteness to fulfill his duties.

By Sami Nader

Nasrallah hints at change in approaches to US, Lebanon

In a recent interview, Hassan Nasrallah signaled Hezbollah's possible willingness to reconsider its relations with the United States and accept full integration into the Lebanese state.

By Jean Aziz (Lebanon Pulse)

Academic boycott of Israel should open dialogue

The vote by the American Studies Association to boycott Israeli academic institutions is a protest that should be heard at the highest levels of the US government.

By Clovis Maksoud