Hezbollah

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Iran’s Deterrence Dilemma

Tehran’s old answers to its problems with America and Israel just don’t work anymore.

Town near Palmyra in Syria. Ruins of Civil War.

Tehran’s Berlin Wall Moment Unfolds in Syria and Lebanon

To finish the job, the Trump administration must double down on economic sanctions, strengthen U.S. military deterrence in the region, and work with regional allies to dismantle Tehran’s remaining influence.

May 25, 2021: A Hezbollah fighter with flags and military clothes at Liberation Day.

Can Syria and Lebanon Rein In Hezbollah?

If Hezbollah continues to clash with the new Syrian government, this could encourage the government to lean on other extremist militias. On March 17, Lebanon and Syria agreed to a...

An Israel F-35 and F-15 sit on a tarmac.

Israeli Fighters Fly Over Nasrallah’s Funeral in Lebanon

The use of F-15s and F-35s in the flyover demonstrates Israel’s aerial supremacy in the region.

Khamenei and Khomenei featured on a poster in Iran.

Cracks in the Core? The Meaning Behind Iran’s Assassinations

As Iran’s economic, regional, and domestic standing deteriorates, senior and junior officials alike will begin to realize that the regime cannot ensure their safety. On January 18, 2025, an Iranian...

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Assets in Lebanon

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group has been in place for over a month. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck military sites located in the Lebanese village of...

The New Syrian Government Is Breaking Up Hezbollah Arms Smuggling

Syria’s new regime recently claimed to have halted all weapons shipments headed to Lebanon.

Israeli soldier salutes.

Can The Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Hold?

With a new administration in Washington and a renewed focus on the West Bank, it is in Israel’s interests to maintain the ceasefire in Lebanon. Israel and Lebanon agreed to...

Donald Trump and the New Middle East

This week, Hamas agreed to return dozens of the hostages kidnapped from Israeli farms and border towns on October 7, 2023. For the more than 100 grieving families, this is...

A Better Chance Without France?

Over the past few months, the Levant sub-region in the Middle East has experienced geopolitical changes of historic proportions. The shockwaves from these changes, which are still very much in...

The Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Doesn’t Mean An End To Conflict In The Region

On December 3, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz went to northern Israel to meet with IDF troops and inspect the frontier. His presence came in the wake of a ceasefire...

The Subjugation of Palestinians Fuels Middle East Instability

In the Middle East, putting out burning fires is a priority. Larger positive accomplishments are impossible as long as the bloodshed continues. However, avoiding the endless igniting and reigniting of...