At times, it can be easy to imagine that Lebanon is doomed to be a pawn in the conflict between Israel on the one side and Iran and Hezbollah on the other. But such a bleak outcome can still be ameliorated through inclusive diplomacy, a national dialogue, and an international commitment to rebuilding the Lebanese state.
A conversation about how these confrontations are different from previous conflicts.
A conversation about the evolving situation between Israel and Hezbollah.
Political calculations on both sides make a ceasefire unlikely.
With Gaza and large swathes of southern Lebanon destroyed and Hezbollah struggling to keep up with Israel in imposing a deterrence equation, it may be time to reassess the Unity of the Arenas concept.
The interaction of national armed forces and private business sectors offers a useful lens for viewing the politics of numerous countries of the so-called Global South. A rising trend of military political activism—often accompanied by military commercial activity—underlines the importance of drivers and outcomes in these relationships.
Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE have determined that their national security goes beyond their physical borders. It is just as important to shield their airspace, territorial waters, and even maritime trade routes.
