Leader: Saad Hariri
Geopolitical analyses and chronicles addressing the decisions, influence, and historical impact of Saad Hariri.
Published Chronicles & Analyses
The Yom Kippur War of 1973: Oil Embargo and Superpower Confrontation
The surprise attack on Israel on Yom Kippur, the threat of superpower escalation, and the Arab oil embargo that paralyzed Western economies.
The 2006 Lebanon War: The Israeli Defense Forces vs. Hezbollah
A profound 34-day conflict triggered by a border raid, demonstrating Hezbollah's sophisticated asymmetric resistance against conventional military power and reshaping regional security doctrines.
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.