Read More 1 minute read CCIFP CIFP 2020 Lebanon Conflict DiagnosticbyJessica Shumko, Laura Pottier, Matthew McSheffrey and Nicole TumaineJuly 6, 2020 With a worsening economy, political instability, and increasing regional tensions, Lebanon has become increasingly at risk of government…
Read More 1 minute read MMiddle East Policy Talks Podcast Episode 42 – Lebanese Elections 2018, A ReviewbyPolicy Talks PodcastFebruary 21, 2019 This Policy Talks episode was produced with support from iAffairs Canada. About: In this episode, we explore Lebanon’s unique electoral system…
Read More 5 minute read MMiddle East From “Game-Changing Weapons” to Changing the Game: Israel vs HezbollahbyMichael ShkolnikJanuary 26, 2015 Follow @iAffairsCanada The alleged Israeli airstrike last week in Syria represents a significant milestone in the covert…
Read More 6 minute read MMiddle East The Party of God: From Periphery to CorebySamir MouraniSeptember 29, 2014 The Lebanese confessional system, or what Arend Lijphart calls a consociational democracy, is far from perfect. The current system of…