Articles
Four years on, the debate on democracy still rages
The discussion on Arab democratisation has come a full circle, argues Michael Young
Russia finds fresh confidence amid Syrian stalemate
Instead of worrying about the US in Syria, Moscow should tally its own influence over its friends, writes Michael Young.
Lebanon’s presidential stalemate won’t end soon
In all likelihood, the delay in appointing a president is the result of Hizbollah’s calculations and the regional uncertainties shaping them, writes Michael Young
This region pays heavily for Obama’s arrogance
The White House's lack of an intelligent policy on Al Assad and ISIL will not be solved by changing defence secretary Chuck Hagel, writes Michael Young.
Hariri tribunal needs to recapture lost momentum
As the Hariri tribunal pursues its course one thing is becoming increasingly evident: the UN investigation of his assassination fell far short of expectations, writes Michael Young
Flawed as it may be, Lebanon can serve as a model
Lebanon provides a valuable lesson for many other countries in the region on how to manage sectarian relations, despite having a deeply dysfunctional system, writes Michael Young
Even in admitting failure, Obama is disingenuous
It’s good that the president has finally acted, even if the outcome is unclear. Had he done so sooner ISIL might not have become so strong, writes Michael Young
Decades later, Camp David’s legacy remains debatable
Camp David was about peace, but it was also about resistance to steps facilitating peace, writes Michael Young
Regional unity threatens Iran’s divisive agenda
Michael Young says US intervention against ISIL will break a stalemate, leading to uncertain outcomes.
As sectarian tensions rise, Hizbollah must recalculate
Hizbollah's actions are destabilising Lebanon, to the detriment of all the parties involved, writes Michael Young.
Obama’s foreign policy failures will haunt this region for years
President Obama could do well to emulate his predecessor's approach, swapping his passivity for Bush's naivety, writes Michael Young.
The battle against extremism throws Al Assad a lifeline
The Syrian leader has reached a new way-station in his efforts to remain in office, writes Michael Young.
Putting America first isn’t always the best US policy
Libertarianism is a viable theory inside the United States but does not translate well when it drives US foreign policy, writes Michael Young.
Assad’s strategy is based on survival in the short term
The Syrian president, his community and their allies will be swallowed by the chaos they have created in Syria, writes Michael Young
The fear of another civil war hangs heavily over Lebanon
The spillover of Syrian groups into Lebanon risks the country's descent back into bloody and protracted civil war, writes Michael Young.
