Lebanon's 14-point path to sovereignty | feat. Ahmad Sharawi

Lebanon's 14-point path to sovereignty | feat. Ahmad Sharawi

July 1, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Lebanon's path to sovereignty and includes updates on regional developments in Iraq, Syria, and Gaza.

Headlines: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is giving the Iran-backed Iraqi militias until September 30 to give up their weapons. Iraq and Syria agreed on Monday to strengthen cooperation across a number of sectors, including energy and border security, but also water, agricultuare and transport. Israeli forces eliminated three senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives in Gaza. The International Monetary Fund reached an agreement with Egypt that could unlock over $1.6 billion for the country. -- FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Senior Research Analyst Ahmad Sharawi. Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

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