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Rising Lebanese chaos may hinder elites and protesters

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LEBANON

COVID-19 cases have spiked in the wake of the devastating August 4 explosion that destroyed parts of Beirut, causing mass casualties and forcing the resignation of Prime Minister…

Beirut faces a massive challenge on aid and reform

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LEBANON

The government has drawn up a detailed document setting out the gravity of the country’s economic plight and requesting over 10 billion dollars of additional aid from the IMF and…

Beirut will need IMF support, despite political costs

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LEBANON

This followed the government’s decision to default, for the first time ever, on bonds maturing on March 9. There is a mounting controversy over whether to seek financial support…

Lebanon’s economy has further to fall

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LEBANON

The central bank has struggled to address a deep financial crisis that, exacerbated by COVID-19, has impoverished a whole population. In addition to complex exchange controls, it…

Mounting Lebanese crisis could endanger top officials

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LEBANON

LEBANON: Mounting crisis could endanger top officials

Pandemic will only feed Lebanese political competition

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LEBANON

LEBANON: Pandemic will only feed political competition

Lebanese divisions may quash aid and worsen hardship

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LEBANON

LEBANON: Divisions may quash aid and worsen hardship

Lebanese protest leaders will struggle for control

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LEBANON

On the previous day, an all-party meeting called to manage the fallout from earlier protests in mid-June that turned into sectarian clashes failed because it was boycotted by key…

Lebanese "failed state" warnings are realistic

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LEBANON

LEBANON: "Failed state" warnings are realistic

Lebanese cabinet approval sets the stage for IMF plea

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LEBANON

LEBANON: Cabinet approval sets the stage for IMF plea