Michael Young

Michael Young highlights the legacy of Fawzi al-Qawukji, an "Arab dreamer"

Michael Young says we should focus on ways to reduce Iran's influence in Syria

Michael Young considers who is the real winner in Lebanon's political system

Michael Young considers Turkey's options in the Syrian civil war

Michael Young writes about America's abandonment of any agenda in the Middle East that sees liberty and human rights as a legitimate goal to pursue

Syria will be a testing ground for Russia and Iran's relationship, writes Michael Young

The outcome of the president's visit to Saudi Arabia will reveal if Lebanon’s delicate balancing act remains viable, writes Michael Young

Michael Young reviews what Barack Obama's adminstration did for the Middle East

Michael Young explains why it's often safer to go with the flow of Lebanese realities than try to fundamentally transform them

Michael Young surveys what will happen in Syria once Aleppo falls

We know little of Donald Trump's plans for Syria but his approch might not be radical, writes Michael Young

The election of Michel Aoun as Lebanon’s president represents a new phase in Lebanese politics, writes Michael Young

Michel Aoun may soon be endorsed as Lebanon's president – but, writes Michael Young, there is one serious obstacle in his path

Michael Young says the assassination of Nahed Hattar has put the focus on Iran's courting of minorities to counter the Sunni majority.

For Lebanon, the war in Syria will have existential repercussions, writes Michael Young