In an interview, Mohanad Hage Ali discusses the devastating impact of Israel’s ongoing attacks in Lebanon.

At times, it can be easy to imagine that Lebanon is doomed to be a pawn in the conflict between Israel on the one side and Iran and Hezbollah on the other. But such a bleak outcome can still be ameliorated through inclusive diplomacy, a national dialogue, and an international commitment to rebuilding the Lebanese state.

Tunisia’s extensive social expenditure has proven to be both unfair and inefficient, further worsening the country’s financial problems. However, this substantial spending has allowed Saied’s regime to buy time and keep the country afloat until the elections. Now that the elections are over, persisting with this approach risks fueling a vicious cycle that could lead to social instability.

President Kais Saied has won a second term in office, but his country is facing a host of problems that necessitate urgent reforms, above all preventing the possibility of a financial meltdown. 

Maha Yahya discusses the possibility of a ceasefire in Lebanon with BBC World News.

To halt its slide toward bankruptcy, Tunisia needs to restore the independence of its central bank and send a very strong signal of reforms to international investors and financial institutions.

Tehran’s attempts to establish “new equations” of deterrence through direct strikes on Israel have largely backfired.

Unless Tunisia undertakes much deeper structural change, Saied’s modus vivendi with big business will lead to increasing economic gridlock.

The most recent parliamentary elections highlighted the rifts between the two dominant parties, the KDP and PUK.