The Beiruter

Kazakhstan joins the Abraham Accords in a symbolic move reviving U.S. influence and Trump’s diplomacy.

Explores Lebanon’s historical and ongoing quest for true sovereignty amid colonial legacies, regional interference, and dependency.

In May 2025, Abbas and Aoun agreed to disarm Palestinian factions in Lebanon’s camps, aiming to strengthen state control while reflecting Fatah’s efforts to assert authority and distinguish itself from Hamas.

Egypt plays a pivotal role in Trump’s Gaza plan, balancing regional influence with caution as it helps shape Gaza’s post-war future.

Amid Israel’s war with Hezbollah and Lebanon’s collapse, Gulf states are leveraging reconstruction aid to push for Hezbollah’s disarmament, balancing regional diplomacy with strategic economic influence.

Lebanon’s future hinges on resolving security gaps, fostering trust, and integrating armed factions into a peaceful political framework.

UNIFIL has helped stabilize southern Lebanon and prevent open war, but its structural limits mirror broader UN peacekeeping struggles, containing conflict without resolving its root causes.

A year after Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah, fierce debate persists over its legality — hailed by some as innovative warfare but condemned by others as a war crime for endangering civilians and undermining international law.

Qatar’s decade-long balancing act, hosting Hamas while staying close to the U.S., is under strain, forcing it to rethink its role as a Middle East mediator.