by Amir Asmar, a former senior executive and Middle East analyst in the US Department of Defense.

Amir Asmar examines Israel's latest military campaign in Lebanon against Hezbollah and what it reveals about the limitations of military solutions to fundamentally political problems. Drawing on decades of experience as a Middle East analyst, Asmar traces how Israel's repeated military interventions in Lebanon have often strengthened rather than weakened its adversaries, while arguing that lasting security might require addressing underlying territorial disputes. His analysis offers fresh insights into both the current crisis and potential paths forward, including a critical examination of the U.S. role in promoting regional stability.

The views expressed are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official position of the Irregular Warfare Initiative, Princeton University’s Empirical Studies of Conflict Project, the Modern War Institute at West Point, or the United States Government.

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