The Lebanese need to learn to speak to each other rather than shouting or causing physical harm. Afteryears of civil war, they do not have the communication skillsvital to a free society.

Democracy promotion in the Middle East may be a goal of the Bush presidency, but calls for reform predate the administration. Throughout the region, dissidents and activists seek to promote freedom of speech and association, women’s enfranchisement, and the rule of law. This third installment in AEI’s Dissent and Reform...

Five months after United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 ended last summer’s war between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon’s political landscape has descended into chaos. Since the implementation of a ceasefire last August, the Shiite militia led by Hassan Nasrallah has agitated for greater “power-sharing” and vowed to bring down the...

Michael Young's new book about Lebanon is a masterful work that should defend Lebanon's value as a nation but also teach American decision makers about the importance of remaining focused on promoting democracy.

The world is still far from safe. Not only have democratic hopes faltered, but long-time foundations of regional stability are crumbling, to our detriment and that of our friends.

We should encourage states transitioning to democracy to protect themselves from Iranian efforts to subvert their progress.

Rescuing Lebanon from radicals and terrorists will require strong action, noticeably absent in recent U.S. policy.

The European Union must now take a strong stance on the Middle East since the United States won't.