As the violence between Hezbollah and Israel intensifies, the upcoming webinar aims to examine whether ongoing U.S. diplomatic efforts can prevent a full-scale war from breaking out. Our expert panel will analyze the framework of U.S. mediation, dissect Hezbollah and Israel’s strategic calculations, assess local costs and the role of the Lebanese government, and weigh the wider regional implications.

Speakers

Ronnie Chatah
Host, The Beirut Baynan Podcast and MTV Podcast

Hanin Ghaddar
Friedmann Senior Fellow, Washington Institute of Near East Policy

​​​​​Firas Maksad
Director of Strategic Outreach, Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute

Jonathan Panikoff
Director, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative; Senior Fellow, GeoEconomics Center, Atlantic Council

Fadi Nicholas Nassar (Moderator)
U.S.-Lebanon Fellow, Middle East Institute