Shifting Alliances: The Evolution of US Foreign Policy in Lebanon and the Road Ahead
Salam El Zaatari 09/01 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The United States’ involvement in Lebanese politics has intensified, particularly in efforts to counteract Hezbollah's influence. Recent events suggest that the US is attempting to influence Lebanon's presidential election, backing candidates like General Joseph Aoun to potentially weaken Hezbollah's grip. This involvement underscores the US’s ...
The Phenomenon of New Year Predictions: Between Superstition and Social Decline
Salam El Zaatari 02/01 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
As every New Year’s Eve approaches, Arab, and particularly Lebanese, television screens transform into stages for predictors, fortune-tellers and astrologers. These self-proclaimed “seers” flood the airwaves with vague prophecies, feeding millions of viewers a cocktail of fear, hope and illusion. However, behind this spectacle lies a deeper ...
The Christmas Tree: A Symbol of Unity, Not Division
Salam El Zaatari 2024-12-26 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
After multiple incidents of Christmas tree burning in Syria and Lebanon, it’s impossible to ignore the troubling message behind these acts. Such actions go beyond the physical destruction of a festive decoration – they are calculated provocations meant to sow division, ignite sectarian tensions, and fracture communities that have long thrived ...