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Farouki Speaker Series Featuring Robin Wright

Author, historian and journalist Robin Wright speaks about her newest work, "Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic World." Moderated by Aspen Institute CEO and President Walter...

Tags: Middle East, Iran, Egypt

While Critical of Assad, Regional Powers Reluctant to See Him Go

Six months into the Syrian uprising, more and more countries have distanced themselves from the Syrian regime - but most have yet to call on President Bashar Assad to step down. Gulf countries are...

Tags: Diplomacy, Lebanon, Iran, Hezbollah, Syria, Turkey, uprising, Gulf

Is the Lebanese Government on the Verge of Collapse?

A heated debate on Lebanon's power sector revealed huge cracks in the new cabinet, raising questions about its stability in the face of upcoming political challenges. The 30-member cabinet is rather...

Tags: Government, Lebanon, Iran, Hezbollah

Syrian threats come to life

Last Sunday's commemoration of the Day of the Nakba, denoting the uprooting of Palestinians from Israel, turned bloody in South Lebanon. In past years, the day of commemoration was marked by rallies...

Tags: Iran, Syria, Israel, protests, corruption, arrests, uprising, Palestinians

Lebanon in the Shadow of Syria's Revolt

"If there is no stability here [in Syria], there's no way there will be stability in Israel", Rami Makhlouf, President Assad's cousin, the regime's businessman and a lightning rod for Syrian...

Tags: Iran, Syria, Israel, protests, Turkey, corruption, Hamas, Palestine

Regional Powers Keep A Watchful Eye on Syrian Uprising

The uprising sweeping Syria continues to grow despite the brutal crackdown against peaceful protests. With the killing of Osama Bin Laden momentarily eclipsing the turmoil there, the protesters seem...

Tags: Democracy, Iran, Syria, Israel, protests, Saudi Arabia, sanctions, Turkey

Lebanon Caught in the Middle of Iranian-Saudi Cold War

A tug-of-war between caretaker Prime Minister Saad Hariri and Hezbollah has erupted over the role of Iran in the region, prompting a harsh crackdown by Gulf state authorities on Lebanese Shia...

Tags: Lebanon, Iran, Saudi Arabia

Egyptian Uprisings as Seen from Lebanon

The recent uprising in Egypt has split the Lebanese into sympathizers and critics of the current Egyptian regime. While some are backing the protesters, others have been more conservative in their...

Tags: Middle East, Government, Lebanon, Iran, Hezbollah, Egypt

Aspen Institute and Aspen Young Professionals Association present The Great Conversation: Engaging Young Aspen

Contact: Beth SlaterProgram CoordinatorThe Aspen Institutebeth.slater@aspeninstitute.orgTel. 970-544-7914Aspen, CO, October 28, 2010––The Aspen Institute, in partnership with the Aspen Young...