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Iran Has Shown Its Vulnerabilities

Tehran’s attempts to establish “new equations” of deterrence through direct strikes on Israel have largely backfired.

· October 28, 2024
commentary
Is Hezbollah Moving In?

The allegation that the party seeks to revive its military capabilities in non-Shiite areas is much easier said than done.

· October 23, 2024
commentary
The Sinwar Delusion

The death of the Hamas leader cannot conceal the fact that unilateral Israel actions are making peace in Gaza less likely.

· October 22, 2024
commentary
Beirut Under the Drones

As Lebanon’s war imposes suffering on civilians, the capital city is yet living an illusion of peace.

· October 21, 2024
In The Media
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Yezid Sayigh on Escalation in Southern Lebanon

Yezid Sayigh discusses the developments in the middle east and the escalation in Lebanon.

· October 18, 2024
CNN
In The Media
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The End of Hamas?

A discussion with Yezid Sayigh about why he sees Hamas’s attack on Israel on 7 October as an inflection point both for the Palestinian movement and global history.

· October 17, 2024
The LRB Podcast (London Review of Books)