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French-Iranian Relations: Between Rifts and Distrust 1/2

Marie de La Roche Saint-André, 12/11 12:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Though geographically distant, France and Iran have shared ties since the Middle Ages. Yet, their relationship has been marked by repeated ruptures, driven by a complex interplay of influence and rivalry in the Middle East and on the international stage. This first section delves into the historical ties between France and Iran, highlighting the ...

Trump’s Quest for a Diplomatic Breakthrough May Reinforce Hochstein’s Mission

Philippe Abi-Akl, 12/11 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House, described as a “tsunami,” offers him an opportunity to resolve global conflicts, as he had promised during his campaign. “I will fix the crises caused by the Biden-Harris administration,” he said. “I will end the suffering and destruction in Lebanon, and I will bring peace to the ...

In Message to Trump, Riyad Summit Calls for Gaza and Lebanon Ceasefires, a Palestinian State

This is Beirut, 11/11 17:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Arab and Muslim leaders gathered in Riyadh on Monday, more than a year into the Israel-Hamas war and regional escalation, in what is seen as a chance to send a message to US president-elect Donald Trump. Opening the summit, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the international community must "immediately halt the Israeli actions against ...

Trump’s Comeback and Fate of the Middle East

Michel Touma, 11/11 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Donald Trump's return to the White House, bolstered by a sweeping Republican victory in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, has sparked significant concern among some Western circles. These observers are uneasy about what they see as the newly elected president's overly “conservative” positions, particularly in terms of social ...

Arab and Muslim Leaders Head to Saudi for Talks on Mideast Wars

This is Beirut, 10/11 15:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Arab and Muslim leaders have begun arriving in Saudi Arabia for a summit scheduled for Monday that will focus on Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon, Saudi state media said. The Saudi foreign ministry announced the summit in late October during the first meeting of an "international alliance" pushing for a two-state solution to the ...

Iran Warns of Expansion of War "Beyond the Middle East"

This is Beirut, 09/11 12:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday warned that the wars in Gaza and Lebanon, where Israel is battling Tehran-backed groups, could spill over beyond the Middle East. "The world should know that in case of the expansion of war, its harmful effects will not be limited only to the West Asia region; insecurity and instability can ...

Iraqi PM Hopes Trump will End MidEast Wars

This is Beirut, 09/11 09:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani expressed hopes during a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump that he would keep his "promises to work towards ending wars" in the Middle East. Amid Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon, Sudani -- who was named premier by a majority bloc of Iran-backed political factions -- has been in a ...

Druze Leadership on High Alert to Avert Reckless Ventures

Toni Issa, 08/11 10:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lebanon's political and sectarian forces cannot approach the current Israeli war as they did previous conflicts, including the 1982 invasion that reached Beirut. This war risks dismantling the existing “rules of engagement” between Lebanese sectarian groups, potentially ushering in a new balance of power. As a result, all factions are bracing ...

Massaad Boulos: The Man Who Helped Trump Win the Election

This is Beirut, 07/11 15:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Massaad Boulos, a discreet yet powerful figure in American politics, has emerged as a key advisor to Donald Trump, who is set to (re)assume the US presidency on January 20. Originally from Lebanon, Boulos is a prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist whose career has uniquely positioned him as an influential voice in Trump’s inner circle, ...

US Presidential Election: A Race Like No Other

Michel Touma, 07/11 12:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On the eve of the US presidential election, Walid Phares, former foreign affairs advisor to President Donald Trump, shared that a key aspect of the Republican candidate’s campaign strategy rested, beyond the strength of his electoral machine, on the spontaneous mobilization of a “popular wave” — an organic movement not necessarily guided ...

Trump's Middle East Promises Win Over Some Muslim Voters

This is Beirut, 07/11 00:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Incoming US president Donald Trump pulled off a surprising feat late in the campaign, making gains with Muslim voters with a characteristically bold promise to end bloodshed in the Middle East. Now, his new supporters are celebrating his victory and confident he will deliver despite Israel, led by his close ally Benjamin Netanyahu, continuing its ...

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