Michael Young

Michael Young says it is wrong to blame Arab disunity soley on the Sykes-Picot agreement

Michael Young says it is wrong to blame Arab disunity soley on the Sykes-Picot agreement

The death of a former Hizbollah commander in Syria last week raises more questions than answers, says Michael Young

Iran is not about to change its support for Bashar Al Assad, writes Michael Young

The situation in Lebanon is unlikely to change until events in the broader region become clearer, writes Michael Young.

Michael Young explains how the Syrian leader is positioning himself as the least-worst option 

Michael Young writes about how the mood has shifted in some European circles in favour of the Syrian president remaining in power

Financial instability and political dysfunction create a toxic brew for Lebanon, writes Michael Young

In the tangled alliances of Lebanon, a fear of ISIL could actually help Hizbollah, writes Michael Young

Michael Young asks how long Lebanon can delay presidential and paramilitary elections

If the Assad regime will not contemplate a transition away from Bashar Al Assad, there will be no genuine peace, writes Michael Young

America's election will bring no comfort to those who wish to see increased US involvement in the Middle East, writes Michael Young

Michael Young says the Iran deal may work to Hizbollah's benefit

Partition is no lasting solution for Syria. At best it is a momentary remedy sure to bring severe consequences, writes Michael Young

Michael Young explains why the Turks and Saudis are right to be worried about Washington growing closer to Russia over Syria.