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Hariri withdraws from politics: Lebanon political scene left in disarray
Lebanese former Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s political life has been marred with a visible lack of independence; bluntly showcased in his political moves and decisions. He was propelled into politics following his father’s assassination in 2005. Former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, was an instrumental political figure in rebuilding Lebanon after the civil war.
Lebanon between internal dissociation and regional leverage
The recalling of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and just today Yemen’s ambassadors from Lebanon is the latest card that the Gulf countries aim to play. The concerted efforts that they have showcased are consistent with their position regarding Lebanon, its political turmoil and economic meltdown.
Lebanon's Baalbeck Festival moves world audience with dramatic online performancE
Lebanon's beloved Baalbeck Festival has survived various challenging times, and this year was no exception.
Justice or Peace? The Hariri Assassination and the Special Tribunal for Lebanon
The assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri represented a turning point in the modern history of Lebanon. The death of the tycoon, who reshaped Beirut following years of internal strife, has resulted in a major uprising that changed the face of Lebanon and rewrote its history. To many, his death remains a mystery that is expected to be solved by the UN-sponsored International Tribunal in charge of probing the Feb. 14, 2005, murder. Lebanon, a country overwhelmed by its ongoing political crises, is in tension again in anticipation of the expected indictment. This article explores the main conspiracy theories regarding the background of the assassination. After presenting a number of uncontested facts, the article explores three scenarios that attribute responsibility respectively to Syria, Hezbollah and Israel.
Lebanon: Justice at the price of peace?
In Lebanon, the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri on February 14, 2005, remains a mystery. Many expect it to be solved by the UN-sponsored Special Tribunal for Lebanon [STL] in the coming weeks.
Reducing terrorism with development ; the United Nations' new path. (c2009)
This study will explicitly focus on the General Assembly's Global Strategy to counter terrorism, and the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate, representing the Security Council. The main UN mechanism leading the fight against terrorism is represented by the GA and SC for they reflect the wishes of the Member States' governments. Terrorism is not a simple community problem that will be eradicated with policies of development. However the impact that development may have through the coordination of efforts, both from the respective governments and the UN, can be a major element in decreasing the number of terrorist clusters' members and their radicalization.
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Libano: un anno dall’esplosione di Beirut, cosa non si sa?
Più di 230 anime perirono nella devastante distruzione che fece letteralmente saltare in aria la capitale che è irriconoscibile e piena di sofferenza. Il 4 agosto è quindi un giorno di lutto, ma anche di rinascita per il popolo libanese, non per i politici
Libano: le dimissioni di Hariri cambiano davvero qualcosa?
Ciò che ha portato alla rovina il Paese è un rapporto intricato e intrecciato tra il governo, la banca centrale libanese e le banche in generale. Le dimissioni di Saad Hariri non sono una sorpresa e non cambiano la traiettoria del Paese.
Come l’esplosione di Beirut rimodellerà il Libano
La rabbia, l'umiliazione e la mancanza di rispetto per la vita umana spingeranno ancora una volta i libanesi nelle strade.
Il Libano non cadrà come Mosul
A Arsal gli estremisti sunniti hanno cercato di assumere il controllo del Libano.
ISIS unirà i libanesi?
Beirut – L’attuale situazione di stallo politico e gli eventi terroristici che stanno paralizzando il Libano costringono ancora una volta il Paese in una condizione di fragilità. Il conflitto siriano, la diffusione incontrollabile dello Stato Islamico dell’Iraq e al-Sham (ISIS) in Iraq, e le recenti minacce di ISIS in Libano stanno instillando la paura e le persone si chiedono se ISIS si diffonderà davvero nelle strade del Libano e come il Paese ne sarà influenzato.