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Mohamed Chebaro

Mohamed Chebaro is a British-Lebanese journalist with more than 25 years’ experience covering war, terrorism, defense, current affairs and diplomacy. He is also a media consultant and trainer.

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Lebanon stands to benefit as Hezbollah, Syria and Iran weaken

It is no secret that Lebanon’s fate and stability have always been at the mercy of the delicate equilibrium of communal internal forces, the regional Arab balance of power, Israel, and the Palestinian conflict — as well as Iran and its revolutionary agenda in recent decades.

January 11, 2025

Rich countries cannot buy their way out of migration crisis

Another week and yet another plan to reduce migration to Europe comes to life. But I am not sure any nation can pay their way to stemming the flow of people determined to make it to somewhere safe — whether for legitimate reasons or otherwise — in a bid to change their life and destiny.

September 19, 2024

US’ Gaza floating port proposal highlights its failures

No ceasefire, no humanitarian truce and not enough aid is trickling through to feed the starving Palestinians. The Israeli war on Gaza continues to show no signs of abating, even for a humanitarian pause on the occasion of the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

March 14, 2024