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Lebanon’s political forces await a regional and international consensus to help resolve the country’s political and economic stalemate.
The reaction to the major earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey has not been as efficient as it could have been. For Damascus, this was due to the lack of control over its northern territory, while for Ankara, a highly centralized system slowed down the response.

Walid Joumblatt has begun an initiative to find a compromise candidate for president, making clear that he is central to the process.

The impact of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria will continue to be felt in the year to come.

A historic conference has redefined the Palestinian struggle for rights, although its conclusions have yet to make it on the U.S. radar.

Russia has no plans to leave Syria, but is increasingly unwilling to intervene in the country’s domestic affairs, whether militarily or financially.
Governing is about choosing, and this administration has a variety of different foreign policy priorities, and frankly Joe Biden is not looking for a fight with the Israeli government.
Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show: Aaron David Miller, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace senior fellow.

The EU has enough leverage to play a positive role in the Middle East. But to make an impact, it must overcome internal divisions and stop propping up an unsustainable status quo in Israel and Palestine.