The Beiruter

Lebanon is speeding up the voluntary return of Syrian refugees while balancing humanitarian support, security concerns, and safe repatriation.

A fragile diplomatic opening raises hopes for peace with Syria and Lebanon, but mistrust and outside influence cloud its prospects.

The 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement, dividing the Middle East between Britain and France, set the stage for a century of regional conflict and instability.

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

Syria is preparing for its first elections since Assad’s fall, a contested process the transitional government hopes will establish legitimacy despite delays, exclusions, and deep skepticism.

Thousands of Syrians return home after Assad’s fall, but many remain trapped between ruins in Syria and hardship in Lebanon.