Lebanon at crossroad: Without swift disarmament, Hezbollah will be victorious. US pressure essential.
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Hezbollah is battered but defiant, retaining its weapons and Tehran’s backing; Lebanon’s sovereignty remains elusive.
Iraq’s 2025 elections saw reported 56% turnout, but real participation among adults was just 38.5%—matching previous lows.
Hezbollah and Amal are forging ahead with Lebanon’s May elections, their alliance firm and candidate lists unchanged.
Iraq’s elections are a critical test of Iran’s diminished influence and the rivalry between Sudani and al-Maliki.
Israel’s 2026 elections will be a referendum on October 7, conscription, and the polarizing role of Arab parties in coalition politics.
Sudani’s bloc won most seats, but Shia rivals and U.S.-Iran tensions complicate his path to a second term.
The UN’s Libyan roadmap is undermined by mission dysfunction and political fragmentation, risking renewed conflict rather than credible elections.
Iraq’s elections deepened Shiite rivalries, with Sudani challenging proIranian militias,testing U.S.-Iran competition over disarmament and government formation.
Iraq’s apparent calm before elections masks enduring fragility; real stability depends on codifying rules for oil, budgets, and militias afterward.