Beirut watch: can Lebanon subdue Hizbullah?

The Intelligence from The Economist · May 1, 2026 · 23m

Can peace hold in Lebanon while Hizbullah remains? Our correspondent weighs the balance of power between government forces and the Iran-backed militia. The resale value of Labubus is falling – who cares? And remembering Swedish death-clearer, Margareta Magnusson.

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Guests and host:

Gareth Browne, Middle East correspondent

Josh Roberts, capital markets correspondent

Ann Wroe, obituaries editor

Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:

Lebanon…