US President Donald Trump recently proposed that Syria intervene militarily against Hizballah in Lebanon. How would this unconventional proposal alter political, security, and diplomatic dynamics in Syria and Lebanon, and what broader implications could it have for the region?
This briefing featured Ambassador David Hale, Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow at the Middle East Institute (MEI). A Career Ambassador with postings in Beirut, Amman, and Islamabad, Hale most recently served as Under Secretary for Political Affairs at the US Department of State. He was joined by Charles Lister, Senior Fellow at MEI and Director of its Syria Initiative.
Our experts examined the prospects and implications of renewed Syrian involvement in Lebanon, the potential impact on US relations with both countries, and how evolving dynamics in Lebanon and Syria could reshape the regional balance of power and affect countries such as Turkey and Israel.
