Lebanon continues to function despite a weak state through parallel systems of private services, informal networks, and strong diaspora support. Essential services like electricity, water, and parts of the economy operate outside formal state control, while the state mainly provides… Continue reading

The conflict is shifting from short-term fighting to a longer struggle over land and control. Israel is pushing deeper into southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah continues to resist. Neither side is backing down, and the risk of a prolonged conflict is… Continue reading