Retired Lebanese General Georges Nader tells The Beiruter why effective Lebanese-Syrian border security requires surveillance, cooperation, demarcation, and political commitment.
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Jeffrey Feltman - Lebanon politics - Lebanese sovereignty - Trilateral agreement - Lebanese Armed ForcesLebanon’s narrow opening
In an exclusive interview with The Beiruter, former U.S. ambassador to Lebanon and veteran U.N. diplomat Jeffrey Feltman delivers a sobering analysis of the trilateral diplomatic Framework now shaping Lebanon’s precarious future.By Amal Chmouny -
International Monetary Fund - Economic reforms - Banking sector - Financial crisis - Bank Resolution LawThe politics of financial recovery
As Lebanon advances key reforms required for an IMF program, unresolved disputes over the financial gap, banking sector restructuring, and the treatment of deposits continue to shape the negotiations. Former Deputy Prime Minister, MP Ghassan Hasbani, IMF's remarks, and economist Walid Sleiman explain to The Beiruter why the next phase may prove more difficult than passing the laws themselves.By Joanne Naoum -
Rome negotiations - Ceasefire - U.S. mediation - Southern Lebanon - Border securityBorder escalation tests Rome negotiations
Renewed border violence in southern Lebanon overshadowed the second round of Rome negotiations, despite progress on border issues, ceasefire implementation, and verification mechanisms.By The Beiruter -
Iran - China - Kuwait - Gulf security - Iran politics - Gulf politics - Iran-China allianceKuwait strike puts Iran-China alliance to test
An Iranian strike damaging Chinese-owned property in Kuwait exposes tensions within the China-Iran partnership, challenging Beijing’s regional balancing strategy and strategic interests.By The Beiruter
