Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LII

No 24

15-Jun-2009

Political Comment (15 June 2009)

The victory of the anti-Syrian 14 March coalition in Lebanon's parliamentary elections was seen as a setback for the pro-Syrian bloc headed by Hizbollah, which had been expected to come out ahead. The Americans have been hammering home the message that they are committed to a two-state solution to the conflict over Palestine.

Anti-Syrian Coalition Wins In Lebanon

Since it was generally thought that Lebanons...