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Lebanon’s Failure to Disarm Hezbollah Comes With a Price
Through their continued unwillingness to take on the militia and break Iran’s hold over Lebanon, Beirut and the LAF have effectively chosen the more calamitous path of war with Israel.
Mar 14, 2026
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David Schenker
Articles & Testimony
A Levant Without Militias?
For the first time, the region is on the path to sidelining militias and reaping the potential stabilization benefits, though significant obstacles remain.
Mar 10, 2026
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David Schenker
Articles & Testimony
On the Paris Conference to Support the Lebanese Army
The international community has held nearly a dozen donor conferences to support Lebanon’s insolvent military and economy, but they all failed, largely because the country has not made the hard decisions necessary to help itself.
Feb 27, 2026
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David Schenker
Video
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In Lebanon, Pushing the Ball Forward Before the May Election
Without electoral law modifications, sanctions against pro-Hezbollah elites, prosecutions for long-delayed cases like the port explosion, and other urgent measures, the group and its allies could wind up regaining their grip in Lebanon during the next round of nationwide voting.
Feb 3, 2026
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David Schenker
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Prospects for Syria-Israel Relations
Israel may believe the tense status quo is sustainable, but Washington is frustrated about the potential implications for Arab normalization, Turkish military friction, and near-term economic plans.
January 2026
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David Schenker
Brief Analysis
Building on Egypt and Israel’s Uneasy Gas Deal
Israel’s approval of the delayed export agreement is a welcome development, but U.S. officials should view it as the start, not the end, of efforts to ease tensions between two key peace partners.
Jan 6, 2026
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David Schenker
Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
A Year Later, Lebanon Still Won’t Stand Up to Hezbollah
Although Washington should keep pressing the Lebanese government to seize weapons and prosecute political assassins, the chances of Beirut actually confronting the militia appear increasingly slim.
Nov 27, 2025
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David Schenker
Brief Analysis
Iraq’s Election: Outcomes and Next Steps
Sudani did very well at the ballot box, but the peculiarities of Iraq’s long government formation process and the final distribution of parliamentary seats may leave the main Iran-backed coalition in the driver’s seat.
Nov 17, 2025
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James Jeffrey
David Schenker
Articles & Testimony
On Hezbollah’s Disarmament, Israel Will Not Compromise
There will be no peace, sovereignty, or reconstruction for postwar Lebanon until more of the group’s weapons are confiscated, but Beirut appears increasingly unwilling to tackle that task outside the southern frontier zone.
Oct 24, 2025
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David Schenker
Brief Analysis
With Israel-Jordan Relations at an All-Time Low, the Countries Aren’t Likely to Cooperate in the West Bank
Amman and Jerusalem need to worry about maintaining peace, not new arrangements in the West Bank.
Sep 29, 2025
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David Schenker
Brief Analysis
Israel Is Pushing Arab Peace Partners to Their Limits
Although regional peace agreements have survived the Gaza war and other recent crises, the increasingly explicit red lines being laid down by Arab capitals need to be taken seriously in Jerusalem and Washington.
Sep 25, 2025
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David Schenker
Articles & Testimony
Trump’s Pivot to the Gulf
The Gulf might be “the New Middle East,” but Washington should not forget that problems in “the Old Middle East” still set much of the regional agenda, raising the need for more consistent American engagement.
Sep 9, 2025
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David Schenker
Brief Analysis
Lebanon’s Moment of Truth
The government’s unprecedented decision to disarm Hezbollah is brave, but as U.S. officials have repeatedly discovered, continual pressure will be needed to ensure that Lebanon and Israel actually implement their obligations under the new plan.
Aug 27, 2025
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David Schenker
Brief Analysis
If Iraq Passes the New PMF Law, the U.S. Response Should Be Severe
Permanently enshrining Iran-backed terrorist groups inside the Iraqi state would be a massive blow to U.S. interests, so Washington’s reaction should be clear, proportionately harsh, and coordinated with other regional partners who have likewise been victimized by these groups.
Aug 4, 2025
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David Schenker
Brief Analysis
Now Is Not the Time to Ease Up on Hezbollah—or Beirut
After giving Lebanese officials a much-needed ultimatum for disarming Hezbollah and implementing financial reforms, Washington is now in danger of letting them once again punt these all-important tasks.
Jul 9, 2025
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David Schenker
Brief Analysis
Israel Strikes Iran: Initial Assessments from Washington Institute Experts
A compilation of analyses on the military and nuclear impact of Israel’s initial strikes, Tehran’s response options, the Trump administration’s next steps, public reactions inside Iran, and more.
Jun 13, 2025
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Matthew Levitt
Michael Eisenstadt
Patrick Clawson
Dana Stroul
Holly Dagres
David Schenker
Articles & Testimony
U.S. Ambiguity Shouldn’t Stop Work on a Two-State Solution
Despite the Iran-Israel showdown, if European and Arab states prove they are willing to do the diplomatic and financial heavy lifting required for progress with the Palestinians, the reticent Trump administration might be encouraged to engage.
Jun 13, 2025
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David Schenker
Articles & Testimony
After Assad: The Future of Syria
A former Trump administration official outlines the most important steps Washington can take to encourage Syria’s new government while systematically verifying that Damascus is living up to its commitments.
Jun 5, 2025
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David Schenker
Video
Brief Analysis
Seizing the Moment of Opportunity in Syria: Guidelines for U.S. Action
Four experts discuss what the Trump administration needs to do to follow through on the landmark talks with President Sharaa, from sorting through the complex web of sanctions to managing allied expectations and safely handing over the counter-IS mission.
May 22, 2025
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Matthew Levitt
Devorah Margolin
Souhire Medini
David Schenker
Video
Articles & Testimony
President Trump's Gulf Trip: Meeting the GCC on Day Two
In this third of several daily videos from Washington Institute scholars, David Schenker examines the implications of discussions at the Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Riyadh on the second day of President Trump's May 2025 trip to the Gulf region.
May 14, 2025
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David Schenker
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President Trump's 2025 Gulf Trip
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