The Beiruter

The United States has approved $230 million in aid to Lebanon's security forces to strengthen state institutions and curb Hezbollah’s influence, a move welcomed by some regional allies but met with cautious responses in Europe due to its political implications.

While major economies manage their liabilities through scale and financial influence, Lebanon stands out for its unsustainable debt-to-GDP ratio of over 280%.

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.