About this episode

The episode discusses Hizballah's role in the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its implications for Lebanon amidst a joint military campaign by the US and Israel against Iran.

Hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by MEI Senior Fellow Fadi Nicholas Nassar to discuss Hizballah's role in the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the implications for Lebanon. A day after the United States and Israel launched a joint military campaign against Iran, Tehran's Lebanese proxy fired missiles at northern Israeli territory. Israel responded swiftly and forcefully, and Lebanon's government and population now fear the Iranian-backed militia is dragging the country back into war. The conversation explores the broader repercussions of Hizballah's actions against the backdrop of a widening war in Iran and Lebanon's quickly evolving political climate. Nassar also outlines recommendations for how Lebanon can move forward as a sovereign and effective state. Find Nick's recent article assessing the Lebanese authorities ' actions to disarm Hizballah here . Recorded on March 4, 2026.

People in this episode

Hosts: Alistair Taylor, Matthew Czekaj

Guest: Fadi Nicholas Nassar

Topics covered

• Hizballah
• Iran
• Lebanon
• Middle East conflict
• political implications
• military actions
• sovereignty

Keywords

• Hizballah
• Iran
• Lebanon
• Middle East conflict
• military campaign
• political climate
• sovereignty
• missiles
• war

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hizballah, Iran, United States, Israel

Places: Lebanon, Israeli

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