Beirut watch: can Lebanon subdue Hizbullah?

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 . Watch extended clips from “ The Insider ”. And listen to our “ Weekend Intelligence ” episode on “Kidulting: why adults are turning to toys”. 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, Hizbullah, Israel, ceasefire Labubus, PopMart, Funko, financial bubbles Margareta Magnusson, death-clearing, decluttering Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—

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Beirut watch: can Lebanon subdue Hizbullah? is an episode from The Intelligence from The Economist by The Economist.

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This episode was published on May 1, 2026.

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