The summit this weekend is overshadowed by competing visions for Syria’s future and Iranian influence in the region [Hussein Malla/AP] Beirut, Lebanon – As Lebanon prepares to host a regional economic summit this weekend, the meeting has been overshadowed by divisions over Syria’s future and efforts to contain Iran. Having previously confirmed their attendance at the Arab Economic and Social Development summit … Continue reading Lebanon summit reveals Arab divisions over Syria, Iran Several heads of state have pulled out of an Arab economic summit in Beirut this weekend.