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Joe Macaron: What’s next for Lebanon now that Hariri is back?
Nov 24, 2017Joe MacaronThe prime minister's triumphant return to Beirut followed by the decision to suspend his resignation breathed new life into the Hariri dynasty and the Lebanese…
France Makes Diplomatic Push to Solve Lebanon Crisis
Nov 16, 2017Joe MacaronACW's Joe Macaron was quoted in Aljazeera article on the Lebanon crisisRead more
- Policy AnalysisLebanonDemocracy and Governance
US Curbs Saudi Arabia’s Surge in Lebanon
Nov 14, 2017Joe MacaronClear statements from the White House and the Department of State appear to have curbed the Saudi surge in Beirut and toned down Riyadh’s rhetoric against the …
Iran’s Interference in Lebanon. Will Arabs take Saudi Arabia’s side (in Arabic)
Nov 14, 2017Joe MacaronACW's Joe Macaron was quoted in Al-Hurra's article on the Lebanese Crisis. Read more
Joe Macaron talks to France 24 on Hariri’s return to Lebanon
Nov 12, 2017Joe MacaronNovember 12, 2017
Joe Macaron talks to Aljazeera on Hariri’s first speech after his return to Lebanon
Nov 11, 2017Joe MacaronNovember 11, 2017
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Imad K. Harb: Lebanese PM Saad Hariri resigns citing Iranian meddling
Nov 4, 2017Imad K. HarbFor Hariri to make the announcement in Riyadh "basically means he can't have control over his government or his country.Read more
- Washington Policy WeeklyIranUS Foreign Policy
Congressional Update – Week Ending October 13, 2017
Oct 13, 2017Marcus MontgomeryCongress debates Iran and its proxies; President Trump refuses to certify Iran’s compliance with the JCPOA and designates the IRGC a terrorist organization.
- Policy AnalysisLebanonDemocracy and Governance
Will US, Saudi Pressure Deter Hezbollah in Lebanon?
Oct 12, 2017Joe MacaronGiven the current status quo in Lebanon, the best American and Saudi pressure can do is to make the country’s political environment unbearable for Hezbollah.
- Policy AnalysisLebanonConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Stretched over Two Borders, Hezbollah is Making Israel Anxious
Aug 8, 2017Joe MacaronIn the long run, the risks of confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah may largely depend on how the US-Russia deal will unfold in southern Syria.
- Washington Policy WeeklyIranThe GCC
Congressional Update – Week Ending July 28, 2017
Jul 28, 2017Marcus MontgomeryCongress takes on budgets before the House goes on recess; Qatar and the GCC are front and center in Washington; Lebanon’s PM Visits DC.