Articles
Lebanon’s new leaders seek to secure power
Young leaders sometime heighten polarisation to reinforce their authority, writes Michael Young
Lebanese society pushes back against politicians
Michael Young says that civil society must not cede all its rights to politicians
US is unlikely to change course on this region
Don’t expect major changes in America's Middle-East policy, whether from Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, warns Michael Young
Where is the West’s moral compass?
The cases of Omran Daqneesh and Aylan Kurdi underline the extent to which western societies feel good about momentarily feeling bad, writes Michael Young
Is Obama content to let Russia take the lead in Syria?
Despite some positive developments, the path toward a settlement in Syria remains complicated, writes Michael Young
Hizbollah’s plans in Lebanon rely on Syrian war
The presidential vacuum in Lebanon bears heavily on the conflict in Syria, writes Michael Young
Qaddafi story has some resonance for Syrian leader
Michael Young draws some parallels between Muammer Qadaffi and Bashar Al Assad
How committed is Kerry to the Geneva process?
Michael Young assesses the contradictions in the White House's goals on Syria with its alliance Russia's military.
Would a military committee ease Syria transition?
Options to ease Al Assad from power do not necessarily mean the Syrian president will leave soon, writes Michael Young.
US-Russia ‘deal’ will only serve to strengthen Assad
The United States is edging closer to becoming an active party in the Syrian civil war, writes Michael Young
The stakes remain high in Lebanon’s political gridlock
Michael Young says attempts to break Lebanon's political deadlock seem doomed to fail.
Foreign policy flops characterise Iranian diplomacy
Michael Young explores Tehran's failing foreign policy
Hizbollah bombs won’t beat the banking system
If Hizbollah were to place bombs at every bank in the country, ultimately it would only hurt itself, writes Michael Young
Saad Hariri spies a political lifeline in Lebanon
Can Saad Hariri led Lebanon again? Michael Young considers the implications
America’s anti-ISIL plan brings many risks with it
The US is involved in Syria and Iraq in far-reaching ways, writes Michael Young
