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December 26, 2009
Op-Ed
GlobalPost
Mohamad Bazzi writes that the U.S. and Europe must ensure that the most volatile border in the Middle East—Lebanon’s southern frontier with Israel—stays under control.
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December 4, 2009
Op-Ed
Christian Science Monitor
Although Lebanon has a new U.S.-backed Prime Minister, Hezbollah remains the dominant military and political force and it holds the key to both domestic and external stability, writes Mohamad Bazzi.
See more in Israel, Conflict Prevention
November 12, 2009
Interview
CFR's Mohamad Bazzi says while a new unity government in Lebanon after months of political uncertainty is welcomed by Washington, inclusion of Hezbollah poses potential challenges.
See more in Diplomacy, Culture and Foreign Policy, Political Movements
November 8, 2009
Op-Ed
Washington Times
Deep seated sectarian differences are the root of political instability in Lebanon, writes Mohamad Bazzi.
See more in Minorities, Diversity and Foreign Policy, International Peace and Security
November 5, 2009
Op-Ed
The National
"What is wrong with Lebanon and why is it so hard for elected politicians to form a government?" asks Mohamad Bazzi, citing an obsolete political system as a reason for government instability.
See more in Minorities, Diversity and Foreign Policy, International Peace and Security
June 18, 2009
Article
New York Times
Mohamad Bazzi reviews The Media Relations Department of Hizbollah Wishes You a Happy Birthday, by Neil MacFarquhar.
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June 11, 2009
Op-Ed
New York Times
Elliott Abrams argues that Lebanon's recent elections can be considered "free," while Iran's elections should not.
See more in Iran, Democracy Promotion
June 8, 2009
Interview
Following the Lebanon's parliamentary elections, CFR's Mohamad Bazzi says a crucial question for the new government is whether it can operate without allowing Hezbollah and its allies to retain their veto power in the cabinet.
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June 8, 2009
Analysis Brief
A pro-Western coalition appears to have defeated Hezbollah in Lebanon's parliamentary vote, but analysts say the group will likely continue to be a power broker in Lebanese politics.
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June 5, 2009
Backgrounder
Lebanon's upcoming parliamentary elections, pitting pro-Western political elements against a coalition led by Hezbollah, will test the country's ability to manage political change among many factions.
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