Israel’s campaign has greatly diminished Hezbollah, presenting a chance for Beirut to end the war and push back against…
Author: David Schenker
The lesson from past deals involving Hezbollah is clear: the group will try to pocket any U.S. concessions on…
Most forces could likely be withdrawn or moved to the Kurdistan Region without harming U.S. interests—in fact, Washington might have…
A bad peace that does not address the issue of Hamas violence will only defer war to a later date. …
In light of Tehran’s concerted efforts to reverse last year’s electoral setback, it has become too risky to let Baghdad’s…
Ending the war under the current circumstances will generate new problems unless further steps are taken to interdict weapons smuggling…
A former assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs diagnoses the country’s incapacitated institutions and prescribes remedies for its…
The Hariri tribunal hasn’t led to a single arrest, so Washington should let it expire and help the Lebanese people…
Whoever winds up spearheading the reconstruction effort, Washington should stay on top of them to ensure that international prerequisites for…
When serving as Assistant Secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs in early 2020, I was asked by a group…
Despite collusion between the LAF and Hezbollah, the United States may still have an interest in funding the Lebanese military.…
Because the proposed Israeli embassy move is a potential headache for the palace, it will no doubt be high on…
Although filling the long-vacant office could help pull the country out of its political stagnation, Hezbollah and Iran will continue…
Absent effective support from the United States and Saudi Arabia, Lebanon’s traditionally pro-Western but increasingly fractured Sunni bloc stands little…
Favorable poll numbers aside, Hezbollah’s adventure in Syria is raising concerns among the group’s Lebanese Shiite constituency. The nuclear agreement…
Solid economic growth, low inflation, and comfortable international reserves offer a hopeful story line in a war-torn region, but continued…