The first priority is Trump's image, not national interests.

Building on the ten-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, time will tell if these talks are a one-off or the beginning of a different path for Lebanon.

Fighters have been sent to the porous Syria-Lebanon border area from both sides in recent weeks, with far more at stake than smuggling rackets.

While historic, talks are incomplete and structurally fragile. The central paradox is this: the Lebanese government is at the table. Hezbollah is not.

Egyptian heritage researcher Haytham Abu Zayd sheds light on how the art form grew, excelled, and then declined over the years and ends by offering a path to revival

Given concerns about Hezbollah backlash, Beirut will likely want to proceed incrementally toward its stated goal of establishing a state monopoly on weapons

Washington is reordering its priorities as part of a broader strategic shift across the Middle East, and eyes a possible alliance with Damascus as a next step

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for China’s energy security, with roughly 45–50% of its crude oil imports and nearly 30% of its liquefied natural gas passing through the corridor. China…

While all the effects of this conflict may take time to fully realise, short and medium-term signs expose the limits of US power and see America's rivals benefiting