Lebanon is Dying a Slow Death

Lebanon is currently in the grip of the worst economic crisis in its history.
Taliban Win in Afghanistan Could Fuel Hamas, Hezbollah

The Taliban are a militant movement that is seeking to capture a country from the internationally recognized central government.
Is Nasrallah Losing Control of His People?

Israel needs to determine whether the Hezbollah leader’s iron grip over his people has slackened. If this is the case, it’s bad news.
Efraim Karsh: Israel’s Arab Citizens Are the “Main Danger” to Its Future

The violence underscored not only that Israeli Arabs are growing “more nationalized, more radicalized, [and] more Islamized,” but also that Hamas has supplanted the PLO as the lead influencer inside Israel.
Lebanon Has Entered a Cycle of Unending Crisis

Lebanon’s currency has lost about 90% of its value since late 2019.
After Guns Go Quiet, Hamas Works with Hizballah and Iran to Learn Lessons for Next War

It is fair to assume that at this time, senior members of Hamas, Hizballah and Iran are seeking to produce fresh lessons from the May conflict, he added.
The Day After Lebanon Implodes

The impending collapse of the state systems on which Hezbollah relies threatens to take the Shi’ite terrorist group down with it—but Israel must not let down its guard.
Ex-Marine Commander: Western Countries to See Adversaries Employ Hamas, Hezbollah Tactics

Lt. Gen. (ret.) Richard F. Natonski: Israel did everything it could to minimize civilian casualties, despite the fact that Hamas put tunnels, rocket-launchers, mortar facilities and headquarters in civilian-occupied buildings. But another battle at play is the war of public opinion.
Israel-Hamas War Showcased Iran’s Rocket Threat

For the watching world, the fourth Gaza war was defined by images of rockets streaking into the night sky.
How President Biden Emboldened Hamas, Islamic Jihad

A number of decisions taken by the Biden administration — who were handed peace in the Middle East, US energy independence, secure borders, the blueprint for a booming economy