Key Figures

Leader: Walid Jumblatt

Geopolitical analyses and chronicles addressing the decisions, influence, and historical impact of Walid Jumblatt.

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Published Chronicles & Analyses

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