Key Figures

Leader: Michel Aoun

Geopolitical analyses and chronicles addressing the decisions, influence, and historical impact of Michel Aoun.

4 articles

Published Chronicles & Analyses

The Iranian Revolution of 1979: Fall of the Shah and Birth of the Theocracy
International Crises

The Iranian Revolution of 1979: Fall of the Shah and Birth of the Theocracy

Massive protests that overthrew the pro-American Shah, the return of Ayatollah Khomeini, and the creation of the Islamic Republic.

December 5, 2023 20 min read
The Brexit Referendum of 2016: The United Kingdom Votes to Leave the EU
International Crises

The Brexit Referendum of 2016: The United Kingdom Votes to Leave the EU

An in-depth historical and geopolitical analysis of the 2016 Brexit referendum, where 52% of British voters chose to withdraw from the European Union, triggering years of profound domestic political and constitutional disputes, and realigning the UK's international standing.

June 23, 2022 35 min read
The 1997 Asian Financial Crisis: Shaking the Geopolitics of East Asia
International Crises

The 1997 Asian Financial Crisis: Shaking the Geopolitics of East Asia

The collapse of the Thai Baht that triggered a regional economic contagion, ending Suharto's 30-year rule in Indonesia and expanding IMF influence.

August 10, 2020 16 min read
The Assassination of Rafik Hariri 2005: Lebanon's Cedar Revolution
International Crises

The Assassination of Rafik Hariri 2005: Lebanon's Cedar Revolution

The seismic assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in 2005, a calculated act of terror, triggered the widespread protests of the Cedar Revolution, irrevocably reshaping Lebanon's political landscape and forcing the dramatic withdrawal of Syrian forces after three decades of military presence. This event exposed deep sectarian divisions, redefined regional alliances, and initiated a landmark international investigation.

February 14, 2019 34 min read