podlist.gr

The Greek Current
The Greek Current

US sanctions, Hezbollah's power play in Lebanon, and offers to rebuild the port of Beirut

The US Treasury Department on Thursday imposed sanctions on two top Lebanese contractors and a lawmaker close to Hezbollah over alleged large-scale corruption that undermined the rule of law in Lebanon. This decision comes amid an unprecedented economic crisis in Lebanon. It also comes as Hezbollah attempts to expand its influence over Lebanon, seeking control over the powerful Finance and Public Works ministries as the country is negotiating for a recovery package form the IMF and looking to rebuild the port of Beirut. 

Paul Gadalla joins The Greek Current to discuss this latest move by the US, Hezbollah’s power play in Lebanon, and look at the port of Beirut, which has received offers from a number of countries, including France, China, and Turkey, to reconstruct the demolished port.

Paul Gadalla is a former Beirut-based journalist and Middle East Analyst who focuses on the Eastern Mediterranean and religious minorities. His work has been published in a number of outlets including Kathimerini, The National Interest, and is also a contributor to the Middle East Institute. 

Read Paul Gadalla’s latest piece for the Middle East Institute here: Why Hezbollah wanted the Ministries of Finance and Public Works

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: 

U.S. sanctions two Lebanese businessmen and a member of parliament

Germany’s Merkel due in post-crisis Greece on 2-day visit

Merkel in Athens for final visit

Greece marks WWII entry anniversary with military parade

Πηγή: http://www.hellenicleaders.com/

Περισσότερα επεισόδια

Deadly attack raises new fears for Syria’s Christians and minorities

A few days ago the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus, Syria, was bombed in a terrorist attack that left dozens of people dead. The attack has left Syria’s Christians struggling to understand why their community was targeted, and wondering if they can rely on the government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa for safety. Nadine Maenza joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at what this...