The Beiruter

Registered charities, state health contracts, municipal partnerships and emergency aid programs have allowed Hezbollah-affiliated networks to access Lebanese public money even as the party’s core entities remain under U.S. and European sanctions.

Featuring exclusive interviews with Chinese affairs specialist Dr. Nader Rong Huan and Moroccan economist Dr. Khaled Al-Shatta, the report explores the economic and strategic stakes facing Morocco behind China's proposal for a free trade agreement.

The fall of the Assad regime is reshaping Syrian-Lebanese relations, raising questions about Syria’s future role and Hezbollah’s position.

Lebanese displaced in Israel remain caught between dual identities and unresolved legal status, as calls grow for humanitarian solutions, return rights, and reconciliation.

Exclusive interview to The Beiruter with François-Xavier Bellamy, Vice President of the European Parliament, on Lebanon’s sovereignty crisis, Hezbollah, France’s role, and the future of the Lebanese state.

How Russia's ghost fleet delivered 27,400 tons of stolen Ukrainian grain to Syria — and why the world's diplomatic architecture failed to stop it.

France’s 2026 consular elections in Lebanon and Syria are unfolding amid major regional changes, with candidates focusing on crisis management, education, healthcare, and French-Lebanese community representation. 

Italian Ambassador Fabrizio Marcelli exclusively discusses with The Beiruter Italy’s support for Lebanon, UNIFIL security, reconstruction efforts, Israeli operations, and regional diplomacy amid conflict.

United Arab Emirates’s exit from OPEC signals growing fractures in the global oil alliance.

 How Hezbollah built a global financial empire in Europe through cocaine, diamonds, fine art, and crypto and why the West has failed to stop it.

Fifty-one years after the spark of Lebanon’s civil war, the country faces a familiar and dangerous reality, where unresolved dual authority and armed actors outside the state continue to threaten a return to conflict.

The abandoned properties of Lebanon and Syria’s vanished Jewish communities worth billions of dollars are quietly entering the calculus of regional diplomacy. Featuring an exclusive interview with Peter Geffen, a Jewish educator and community leader.

Defense and security expert Colonel David B. Des Roches, speaking in an exclusive interview with The Beiruter.

Major escalation in Middle East conflict as Israel and Iran exchange airstrikes, targeting key infrastructure, military bases, and leadership, resulting in hundreds of casualties and widespread damage.

The full history of Hezbollah and Amal.

Lebanon’s vast gold reserves have become the focus of a fierce national debate over whether they should remain untouchable or be partially used to aid recovery amid financial collapse, legal barriers, and a deep crisis of trust.

Portrait of Mohamad Chatah’s vision for a sovereign Lebanese state, seen through his son Ronnie’s reflections on reform, diplomacy, and loss.

Hezbollah is moving to legally reposition its financial arm, Al-Qard Al-Hassan, by shifting its activities to new licensed entities amid mounting US and central bank pressure.

Growing Lebanese Egyptian ties reflect Cairo’s expanded role in supporting Lebanon’s stability, army, and regional mediation.

The papal visit inspired hope, reinforced coexistence, and boosted Lebanon’s tourism and international attention.

Lebanon welcomes Pope Leo XIV as a symbol of peace, reconciliation, and national resilience today.

Lebanon balances between war and peace as Beirut One seeks investment amid political and security challenges.

Rising attacks on Lebanese media highlight threats to press freedom, sovereignty, and the rule of law.

The Energy Ministry’s race to save water.

Between state and militia, Lebanon’s sense of national belonging faces a profound crisis.

Lebanon’s path to economic recovery depends on restoring state authority, reforming key sectors, strengthening institutions, and tackling security and financial crises simultaneously.

The Shebaa Farms dispute endures as a flashpoint of contested borders, pitting Lebanon’s claims against international and regional politics.

Hezbollah's arsenal remains one of Lebanon's most pressing challenges. Far from being a purely internal affair, it has become a central component of the regional and international struggle for power.