Filippo Dionigi

Filippo Dionigi is a PhD Candidate specialising on Lebanon and Hezbollah, he is presently organising the Graduate Conference of the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies

Interview with Galal Maktari, founder of the Independent Yemen Group

Filippo Dionigi met Galal Maktari, founder member of the newly established Independent Yemen Group, to discuss with him the events taking place in Yemen during the last two dramatic years, and the non-violence that has given way to factionalism.

By Filippo Dionigi

/ 1 Apr 2012

Lebanon: calm before the storm?

The momentous events of 2011 in the Arab world have widely overshadowed Lebanon. With neighbour Syria continuing to be embroiled in unrest and growing sectarian civil conflict, Lebanon's future is full of opportunities and risks.

By Filippo Dionigi

/ 31 Dec 2011

Lebanon's paths to war

The investigation into the assassination of President Rafiq Hariri is just one trigger among many that could lead Lebanon and the wider region to war.

By Filippo Dionigi

/ 29 Jul 2010