A closer look at Nabih Berri’s role as Lebanon navigates rising Iranian influence and internal political contradictions.
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Hezbollah - Lebanon - Iraq - Militia dominance - Iran influenceLebanon and Iraq: Parallel struggles over disarmament
Lebanon and Iraq face parallel struggles to assert state monopoly over arms, as entrenched militias, political integration, and regional influences complicate disarmament efforts, exposing the fragility of state sovereignty and the potential risks of escalation.By The Beiruter -
Hezbollah - Lebanon Israel relations - Lebanon Israel negotiations - Joseph Aoun - Nabih BerriLebanon and Israel: From enmity to direct negotiation
After decades of hostility, Lebanon has signaled readiness for direct negotiations with Israel to end the war. Israel, however, remains cautious, prioritizing military objectives before engaging in talks.By The Beiruter -
Hezbollah - Internal dissent - Disarmament debate - Lebanon security - Infiltration - Israeli intelligenceIsraeli report claims 70 percent of Hezbollah members are compromised
Claims from an alleged Hezbollah insider suggest widespread infiltration, internal dissent, and growing calls for disarmament amid regional tensions.
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Hezbollah - Lebanon - NDAA - Lebanese Armed Forces - U.S. military aidWashington to Beirut: Reforms first
U.S. defense bill ties military aid to the Lebanese Army to stricter conditions aimed at curbing Hezbollah’s influence, signaling Washington’s push for stronger Lebanese state control.
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Hezbollah - Iraq - Houthis - Iraqi asset freeze - Middle East geopoliticsIraq acts boldly before retreating
Iraq briefly listed Hezbollah and the Houthis as terrorist groups before correcting the error, highlighting the country’s delicate balancing act between US and Iranian interests and internal governance challenges.
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Hezbollah - smuggled iron - Sanctions - Amal movement - Financial crisis - Beirut Airport dollarsThe iron pipeline: Inside Hezbollah’s quiet funding stream
Hezbollah faces growing political, financial, and security pressures as reconstruction costs rise and funding decreases dramatically.
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