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Afkār is a publication of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, providing short-form analyses, insights, and perspectives on regional issues and developments from the Council's experts and outside contributors. Afkār is published in English and Arabic, and is edited by Omar H. Rahman.

Contact us at afkar@mecouncil.org.

Khaldoun El-Charif

Political Analyst and Senior Political Advisor

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Khaldoun El-Charif, Political Analyst and Senior Political Advisor.

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Lebanon’s Political Crisis Hinges On an End to War. What Will Come Next?

Lebanon has faced years of political and economic turmoil, but more recent efforts to resolve the crisis have been halted by the unfolding war with Israel. How will the outcome of one affect the other?

About

Afkār is a publication of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, providing short-form analyses, insights, and perspectives on regional issues and developments from the Council's experts and outside contributors. Afkār is published in English and Arabic, and is edited by Omar H. Rahman.

Contact us at afkar@mecouncil.org.

Khaldoun El-Charif

Political Analyst and Senior Political Advisor

Bio

Articles

Lebanon’s Political Crisis Hinges On an End to War. What Will Come Next?

Khaldoun El-Charif

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