Articles
The clock can no longer be turned back in Syria
A remarkable omission from discussions on the Middle East these days is the notion of democratisation, writes Michael Young
Ankara has yet to define the result it wants in Syria
Under Erdogan, Turkey has played a complicated game during the Syrian civil war. That may be because he does not have an endgame in mind, writes Michael Young
In Lebanon, the public turns its back on politics
Michael Young wanders through Lebansese politics, assessing recent party elections
Empty rhetoric characterises the Obama years
While America proclaims to all its vision of a better global order, its actions in Syria have not only belied this, they have actively undermined it, writes Michael Young
Christian parties can mitigate sectarianism
Christians in Lebanon should exploit the singular role they can play as a balancing force between the divided Sunni and Shia, writes Michael Young
Federalism can calm sectarian differences
Once taboo, the idea of federalism in Syria and Iraq is gaining ground, writes Michael Young
A social contract is the way to end minorities issue
Michael Young writes about the border implications of reports that the Syrian authorities are seeking to build a force to defend the Alawite heartland
Where’s the plan for dealing with post-Assad Syria?
Michael Young writes about the possible consequences of Mr Obama's failures in Syria while chasing a deal with Iran.
Our shared values are lost amid the ruins of Palmyra
Destroying heritage sites is no more intolerable than destroying humans, writes Michael Young
Israel’s hard sway to the right is nothing new
Israel's swing to the right in the last election reinforces commonly held attitudes about the country in the region, writes Michael Young
Special tribunal tests Jumblatt’s opposing views
By shedding light on Syria at the Special Tribunal, Walid Jumblatt hopes to reduce focus on Hizbollah, writes Michael Young
US may regret turning its back on the region
Michael Young unpacks the American pivot away from the Middle East
Will Saudi aid force a rethink from Hizbollah?
The recent Lebanese weapons shipment from France highlights the changing role of the country's military , argues Michael Young
The war goes on for families of the disappeared
A new museum is a start, but Michael Young wonders how Lebanon will deal with its difficult past
Use of Shia militia is a bad way to run foreign policy
Iran's use of Shia militants across the Middle East has been largerly successful over the years but dangers for Tehran remain, agrues Michael Young
