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Israeli attacks raise fears of all out war

Posted by: The Conversation

Date: Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Monday was Lebanon’s deadliest day for decades as Israeli war planes struck hundreds of targets across the country, including Beirut’s southern suburbs. Over 500 people were reported killed and tens of thousands fled their homes seeking safety. Asher Kaufman explains how the attacks may have turned a war of attrition into a new and far more acute situation, putting the region on the brink of a full war.

Following a stunning and unexpected election win, Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new president. His victory marks a major turning point for a country that’s been crippled by political mismanagement and economic collapse. Vidhura S. Tennekoon sets out why the result reflects frustration with the country's two traditional parties that had governed for over seven decades.

Caroline Southey

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A weakened Hezbollah is being goaded into all-out conflict with Israel – the consequences would be devastating for all

Asher Kaufman, University of Notre Dame

Israelis and Lebanese face similar predicaments: Their well-being is being sacrificed for military priorities.

Sri Lankans throw out old guard in election upset: What nation’s new Marxist-leaning leader means for economy, IMF loans

Vidhura S. Tennekoon, Indiana University

Anura Kumara Dissanayake touted his victory as a ‘fresh start’ for the South Asian nation, two years after it came to the brink of economic collapse.

 
 
 
 

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