Hilal Khashan
Hilal Khashan is a contributing analyst at Geopolitical Futures. He is a Professor of political science at the American University of Beirut and a respected author and analyst of Middle Eastern affairs. He is the author of six books, including Hizbullah: A Mission to Nowhere. (Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2019.) He is currently writing a book titled Saudi Arabia: The Dilemma of Political Reform and the Illusion of Economic Development. He is also the author of more than 110 articles that appeared in journals such as Orbis, The Journal of Conflict Resolution, The Brown Journal of World Affairs, Middle East Quarterly, Third World Quarterly, Israel Affairs, Journal of Religion and Society, Nationalism and Ethnic Politics, and The British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies.
Latest From Author
The Kenya Attack and Soleimani’s Killing
The timing, target, execution and history of economic ties mean we should consider whether the two events are linked.
In Egypt, el-Sissi’s Economic Vision Falls Flat
The president’s economic changes haven’t produced the desired results.
The Unspoken Mission of the Lebanese Army
The army’s leadership is determined to assert its leadership throughout the country, despite Hezbollah’s rise.
Saudi Arabia’s Security Dilemma
Despite the burgeoning threats in the Middle East, the Saudi armed forces remain a paper tiger at best.
How Iran Lost Its Hold Over Iraqi Shiites
Iraqi Shiites understand that Iran wants their country to remain weak and fragmented.
Inching Toward the End of the Conflict in Syria
Outside players are still struggling for control – and the power to define postwar Syria.
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