The Beiruter

Egypt’s AI military push is shifting the Egypt–Israel balance, moving Israeli focus from tanks to data, algorithms and autonomous systems.

A strategic look at Israel’s historical interest in Lebanon’s Litani River and how water scarcity, territorial ambition and regional conflict have fueled a century-long struggle over this vital resource.

As US-Iran tensions rise, this analysis revisits Washington’s history of regime change in Iran from the 1953 CIA-backed coup to the 1979 revolution and examines why renewed calls for intervention risk repeating destabilizing mistakes.

The collapse and revival of the March 10 agreement highlight the uncertainty surrounding the SDF’s future, as military pressure and regional rivalries push Syria’s northeast from autonomy toward forced reintegration.

The U.S. National Security Strategy under Trump, examining America’s shifting priorities from the Middle East to the Western Hemisphere and the implications for Gulf states and Iran.

Jakarta weighs a potential Gaza peacekeeping role amid diplomatic ambitions, domestic constraints, and cautious ties with Israel under President Prabowo.

As Ethiopia inaugurates the GERD, Nile water disputes intensify, exposing deep tensions between development, sovereignty, and survival.

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has triggered regional backlash, highlighting how Red Sea security and geopolitical rivalries are reshaping the Horn of Africa.

Former enemies France and Germany rebuilt trust after World War II through leadership, institutions, youth exchanges, and economic integration, creating a lasting model of post-war reconciliation and European stability.

Decades of foreign assistance have helped keep the Lebanese Armed Forces cohesive while deepening their dependence on external political support.

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon and Turkey brings a message of hope, unity, and renewed dialogue, centering youth voices and strengthening interfaith and national reconciliation during a time of crisis.

Lebanon’s confessional system relies on leader personalities, fostering interdependence, informal pacts, and political gridlock.

Lebanon’s debate over neutrality explores “positive neutrality” as a way to protect sovereignty, avoid regional conflicts, and strengthen the state.

Lebanon’s renewal hinges on empowering its youth through economic reform, innovation, and a shift from entrenched political and economic dysfunction toward a fair, productive system.

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

Lebanon’s century-long struggle reveals how foreign influence and sectarianism undermined Wilson’s vision of self-determination.

Lebanon’s famed resilience masks deep political decay, turning survival into a cycle of dysfunction and endurance.

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.

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.