Fighting the first corona war: The securitisation of the coronavirus in the Middle East
Adam Hoffman has published an article in July issue of "Orient" about the responses to the Coronavirus in the Middle East.
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The Boomerang Effect: How Syria brought down Lebanon, which is bringing down Syria
In our June issue of Iqtisadi, Joel D. Parker examines the connection between the economic crises in Lebanon and Syria in light of new sanctions imposed by the United States.
Bustan - Vol.10, No.2 (Winter 2019)
Bustan, Vol.10, No.2 (Winter 2019).
The Politics of Lebanon’s Economic Collapse
In the current issue of Iqtisadi, Paul Rivlin discusses the economic conditions that led to the current protest movement in Lebanon, focusing on the origins and impact of the banking crisis and how it relates to the political system.
Drugs, Shi‘a, and the Struggle for Southern Syria
Moran Levanoni analyzes the question of whether the Syrian regime, partially in cooperation with Hezbollah, is involved in narcotics trafficking in rebel-controlled southern Syria, as an element of its overall campaign against the rebels.
Hizballah's Influence in Lebanon and the Syrian Refugee Crisis
MDC Researcher Joel Parker discusses Hizballah's influence in Lebanon in light of the recent elections.
Saʿad al-Hariri and the Tehran-Beirut Axis: The Case of ʿArsal
MDC Researcher Joel D. Parker explains the unique relationship between Lebanese Prime Minister Saʿad al-Hariri and his governing coalition in the context of Hizballah's recent conquest of ʿArsal and the Syrian war.
Fayrouz and Arab Nationalism
Moran Levanoni analyzes the release of a new single by Lebanese singer Fayrouz, now a controversial figure, despite having once been a symbol of Lebanese and Arab nationalism - partially due to her support for the Palestinian cause.
Lebanon: An Unwilling Host for Syrian Refugees
MDC Summer 2016 intern Hannah Nowikow explores the issue of Syrian refugees in Lebanon.