Little Hopes for the Arab League as Global Crises Loom
Today, we focus on the upcoming Arab League Summit. Regional crises, the Algeria-Moroccan rivalry and Syria's rehabilitation are the backdrop to the summit
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Today, we focus on the upcoming Arab League Summit. Regional crises, the Algeria-Moroccan rivalry and Syria's rehabilitation are the backdrop to the summit
An unabated economic crisis in Lebanon is crushing the middle class. A look at how people there are coping ahead of Sunday's parliamentary elections.
Lebanon has appealed to the international community for assistance, while Syria has downplayed fears of a food shortage.
Summary Over the past three decades, Lebanon’s ruling class—which comprises intertwined political and business elites—has run the country into the ground. To survive its ongoing accumulation of challenges, including the financial crisis that erupted in October 2019, Lebanon requires a revamped state backed by a new economic model with social justice at its core. Tax reform is central to such an endeavor—and to ensuring that the state has the means both to deliver basic services and to tackle poverty and inequality. Key Themes Since 2005, Lebanon has been characterized by extreme inequ...