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Israel’s ongoing raids in Beirut undermine ceasefire negotiations

Nov 18, 2024 | raseef22.net | Adnan Nasser

Over the past week, Israeli warplanes have rained fire on the Lebanese capital. On Tuesday, November 12, the Israeli military’s Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, posted evacuation notices on X, instructing residents of Haret Hreik, Ghobeiry, and Laylaki, neighborhoods in the southern suburbs of Beirut, to flee their areas.
Arab Americans Will Vote Their Consciences

Nov 5, 2024 | nationalinterest.org | Adnan Nasser

Whom Shall I Vote For? That is the question American Arabs are asking and answering today. No American candidate for the presidency should ever take the vote of any demographic group for granted, especially when the families and friends of that group overseas are under the threat of being killed by U.S.-supplied weapons. However, it’s not easy to determine who the majority of Arab Americans will support on November 5.
Lebanese Veterans Face Pension Crunch

Sep 23, 2024 | nationalinterest.org | Adnan Nasser

Since Lebanon plunged into an economic crisis, its armed forces veterans from various branches have tried to have their voices heard by demanding a dignified retirement. Retired Internal Security Forces (ISF) servicemen rallied around the Lebanese Grand Serail building and the home of the caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, to express their grievances against a government they believe has abandoned them.
The Heart of Beirut: Hamra's small businesses beat the odds

May 16, 2024 | raseef22.net | Adnan Nasser

Lebanon has endless stories of hardship and undying pessimism – followed by short bursts of hope. It has become a notoriously predictable vicious cycle that doesn’t leave anyone believing in a positive future for their country. Yet, it seems Lebanon goes on defiantly. No better example than the small business owners and entrepreneurs whose stories are a testament that success can be achieved in Lebanon. Funny, I thought Lebanon was a place where people needed to leave to make dreams come true?
Will Lebanon Ever Find an Effective Leader?

Apr 5, 2024 | nationalinterest.org | Adnan Nasser

Lebanon remains without an elected president while its people watch helplessly as their country risks further escalation with Israel and slides deeper into poverty. Average Lebanese citizens have little to no faith in the political system, which they regard as the cause of their suffering. However, the crisis goes beyond the inadequacies of Lebanon’s constitutional form of government and has more to do with the quality of the people in power today.
The case of Makram Rabah and Lebanon’s endangered freedom of expression

Mar 31, 2024 | al-monitor.com | Adnan Nasser

March 31, 2024 BEIRUT — Lebanon's reputation as a beacon of freedom of expression in the Arab world has suffered greatly in recent years. The case of Makram Rabah, an assistant professor at the American University of Beirut (AUB) who was briefly detained by the General Security Directorate last week, has accelerated fears of an apparently ongoing decline in this fundamental freedom in the country.
Why Saad Hariri return to politics in Lebanon is still unlikely

Feb 24, 2024 | al-monitor.com | Adnan Nasser

February 24, 2024 BEIRUT — A return of veteran politician and two-time Prime Minister Saad Hariri to the world of Lebanese politics seems unlikely in the immediate future, experts who follow Lebanese politics told Al-Monitor. Hariri’s visit to Beirut on Feb. 14 to commemorate the assassination of his father, former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, left some wondering whether he is eying a return to beprime minister nearly three years after his resignation.
In Lebanon, Hezbollah’s alliance with Christian FPM movement shows cracks

Feb 5, 2024 | al-monitor.com | Adnan Nasser

February 5, 2024 BEIRUT — The once strong alliance between Lebanon’s Christian Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) and the Shiite Hezbollah movement is now reduced to a frustrated partnership. Neither side is getting what it wants from the other, especially regarding domestic matters. The fundamental problem that has led these two parties to cross-purposes is the Lebanese presidency, a seat that has been vacant since the end of former President Michel Aoun’s term in October 2022.
Is Washington Serious About Leaving Iraq?

Feb 1, 2024 | nationalinterest.org | Adnan Nasser

So much has been reported on what the United States aims to do in the recent collision of interests between itself and Iraq. Washington’s approval in the region is at an all-time low as it continues to provide Israel with military support in its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, drawing outrage from much of the world. Hezbollah from Lebanon has intensified its military strikes on Israel in support of Hamas.
What Will Hezbollah Do Next?

Jan 7, 2024 | nationalinterest.org | Adnan Nasser

Beirut—In a recent interview with CNN, Lebanese caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib made a stunning concession that his government cannot control Hezbollah’s decision to enter further hostilities with Israel. “It’s not like we can order them. We’re not claiming that, but we can convince them, and I think it is working in this direction,” Bou said.