Ben Lynfield

Ben Lynfield writes from the Middle East for the Scotsman and other publications.

Security

Hezbollah Gambles in Syria

| 06.12.13

The Shiite militia risks its standing at home as it helps Assad.

Economics

| 05.31.13

The secretary is exaggerating the Palestinian economy's potential.

Security

| 05.13.13

The hardest issue in the peace process needs to be resolved before settlements make it unresolvable.

Security

| 05.09.13

The ripples of the raids are only starting to spread.

Politics

| 03.26.13

The president's Jerusalem speech was a retreat from positions necessary for Israeli-Palestinian talks.