Michael Young Archive
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May 16, 2013
Democracy is an ideal and in that sense the Arab impulse for emancipation has been remarkable. Read Article Viable Arab democracies still possible despite violence
May 09, 2013
The Syrian conflict is entering a new phase, and Alawite actions may signal some ominous intentions.
Read Article New phase in Syria's war will bring blood to the coast
Apr 25, 2013
Lack of cooperation among members of the Security Council is reminiscent of the Cold War. Read Article Failures at the UN on Syria bode ill for the body's future
Apr 18, 2013
Hizbollah is maneuvering to ensure passage of an new Lebanese election law that will stack the deck in its favour, whenever voting day arrives. Read Article Political moves in Lebanon will test Beirut's stability
Apr 11, 2013
Russia might help maintain open channels between a post-Al Assad government and former Alawite army and intelligence officers and other minority representatives. Read Article Russian role in Syria will not end when the regime falls
Apr 04, 2013
Although the postponement of the Hariti tribunal has hardly caused a ripple in Lebanon, the trial is bound to add to the tension between Sunni and Shia. Read Article Rocky start to Hariri tribunal is a test for Lebanese politics
Mar 28, 2013
To paper over Lebanon¿s domestic divisions, many people are calling for the resumption of national dialogue. But what lies ahead is further inter-Lebanese discord. Read Article Lebanon didn't love Mikati but is weaker without him
Mar 22, 2013
The US president used his visit to engage in symbolism intended to improve his reputation in an Israel that deeply distrusts him. Read Article The truth Obama should have told the people of Israel
Mar 14, 2013
The theory behind the way Lebanon is ruled is sound, but theories don't always translate into practice. Read Article As Arab inequality grows, Lebanon looks like a model
Mar 07, 2013
Events in Syria might lead to fighting between Sunni Salafists and Hizbollah that spares no one. But Lebanon should take lessons from the past. Read Article Empowered Salafists risk the peace to challenge Hizbollah
