The world is undergoing a profound reordering, and nowhere is this more visible than in the Middle East. Over the past two and a half …
Lebanese-Israeli negotiations
On June 3, the United States released a “Joint Statement” announcing a renewed ceasefire agreed upon by Lebanon, Israel, and the United States “contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah …
Much ado about economic peace
Sustained, or lasting, economic peace is the precondition for Lebanese social salvation. This is a simple truth that one can call self-evident in the face of our global neighborhood’s long …
Is peace the answer?
Lebanon, exhausted by war in spring 2026, arrives at the negotiation table with Israel in a desperate socioeconomic position and an urgent question. The question animating Beirut’s government led by …
A Realist’s Wager
In the intricate theater of Levantine diplomacy, the ongoing trilateral negotiations surrounding the June 2026 ceasefire framework between the United States, Israel, and Lebanon are widely misread. International observers parse …
The soul of the machine
There is a woman at Anthropic whose job title, in plain English, is something close to the keeper of Claude’s conscience. Amanda Askell, a philosopher with a doctorate in ethics …
Economy and policy
Business
On June 3, the United States released a “Joint Statement” announcing a renewed ceasefire agreed upon by Lebanon, Israel, and the United States “contingent on …
Opinion
The recent Israeli airstrikes on the south of Lebanon have revealed a calculated shift in Israel’s military strategy. The deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure and …
