Abdullah Hayek is an independent Middle East analyst and consultant based in Washington, D.C. He previously specialized in the political, economic, and military affairs of the Levant, Iraq, and Arabian Gulf regions at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Follow him on X: @ahayek99.
How Lebanon Can Dismantle Hezbollah’s Grip on Power
After fourteen months of war between Israel and Hezbollah that left nearly 2,800 people dead – the vast majority Lebanese civilians – and wrecked much of southern Lebanon and Beirut’s…
Risks and Benefits of Investing in a Post-Assad Syria
Introduction The prospect of a post-Assad Syria presents both opportunities and challenges for public and private investors. The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8, 2024, has ushered in…