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My Appearance on the Useful Idiots Podcast with Aaron Maté
In which I explain that Lebanon is caught in a proxy war between Israel and Iran, and discuss the framework for Hezbollah's disarmament agreed this week…
Jun 6
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Michael Young
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Israel’s Security Means Insecurity in the Middle East
As negotiations with Iran and Lebanon continue, chaos is at the heart of the Netanyahu government’s calculations.
Jun 5
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The Middle East Needs to Get Over its America Derangement Syndrome
Two events recently illustrated the contrasting ways the US is perceived in the Middle East.
Jun 3
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A Long Goodbye
Few things embody Lebanon’s breakdown more than the death last week of two of its most radiant intellectuals.
May 21
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Michael Young
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Lebanon Needs to Table a Serious Proposal to Deal with Hezbollah – Before the U.S. and Israel So
On May 14 and 15, Lebanon and Israel held the third round of direct negotiations in Washington, the first at the level of delegations, after two…
May 20
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Pushing Beirut into an Armed Conflict With Hezbollah Is Insane
The party’s domestic and regional roles have changed, so Lebanon should devise a disarmament strategy that encompasses this.
May 14
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Michael Young
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Corrupted by Absolute Power
In an interview, Marc Lynch discusses his new book decrying the post-1990 U.S.-dominated order in the Middle East.
May 14
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Michael Young
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Before Talking to Israel, Lebanon's Leaders Need to Get on the Same Page
On April 24, the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington met in the Oval Office in the presence of US President Donald Trump.
May 6
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Michael Young
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My Appearance on the Makdisi Street Podcast
In which we discussed the situation in Lebanon today, Israeli policy in the country, and the best way for the Lebanese to enhance their security in the…
May 2
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Michael Young
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Where is the Groundwork for Lebanon’s Negotiations With Israel?
A prerequisite of serious talks is that the country’s leadership consolidates majority national support for such a process.
Apr 28
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Michael Young
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Despite U.S. Pressure, the Lebanon-Israel Talks Process Should Not Be Rushed
The 10-day cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel last week was welcomed by many people, not least by a Lebanese population, particularly a…
Apr 22
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Michael Young
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Realism and the Lebanon-Israel Talks
Beirut’s desire to break free from Iranian hegemony may push it into a situation where it has to accept Israel’s hegemony.
Apr 15
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