Lebanon

Publications

View All
  • Viewpoint
    LebanonDemocracy and Governance

    Federalism Would Deepen Lebanon’s Sectarian Tensions

    May 20, 2026Imad K. Harb

    Lebanon’s sectarian system is severely strained by political fragmentation, deep economic crisis, and the overwhelming impact of incessant and highly destructi…

  • Viewpoint
    LebanonConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Without a National Consensus, Lebanon’s Talks with Israel Are Doomed to Fail

    Apr 14, 2026Nabeel A. Khoury

    Forcing Lebanon to accept an occupation will backfire, provoking even fiercer resistance, risking civil war, and sowing heightened anti-American sentiments acr…

  • Policy Analysis
    LebanonUS Foreign Policy

    US Policy Toward Lebanon in a Time of War

    Apr 10, 2026Patricia Karam

    Following the expansion of its ground operations in South Lebanon in late March 2026, Israel has significantly intensified airstrikes across the country, inclu…

  • Viewpoint
    LebanonIdentity Politics and Sectarianization

    Lessons from Lebanon’s Frustration: From the Christians Yesterday to the Shia Today

    Mar 30, 2026Mark Daou

    After the civil war ended in 1990, Lebanon entered a new phase of rebuilding state institutions and ending internal conflict. However, that phase was not equit…

Multimedia

View All
  • Podcast
    LebanonConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Hezbollah and Israel’s Ongoing War on Lebanon

    Dec 2, 2025

    Imad K. Harb and Khalil E. Jahshan examine the situation in Lebanon, focusing on the challenges of disarming Hezbollah and the ongoing Israeli military campaig…

  • Fresh Take
    LebanonUS Foreign Policy

    The Trump Administration’s Security Expectations for Lebanon

    Jul 30, 2025

    Imad K. Harb examines how the Trump administration is pressuring Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, even as Israel maintains its occupation of Lebanese territory and…

  • Fresh Take
    LebanonIsraeli War Tactics and Genocide

    Israel’s Ongoing Aggression Against Lebanon

    Apr 24, 2025

    Imad K. Harb discusses Israel's ongoing aggression against Lebanon in violation of the ceasefire agreement of November 2024.

Webinars & Events

View All
  • Webinar
    LebanonConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Ceasefire in Lebanon: Between Negotiation and Reality

    May 6, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts examine Lebanon’s strained ceasefire and the high‑stakes diplomacy shaping its uncertain path on security, sovereignty, and stability.

  • Webinar
    LebanonDemocracy and Governance

    Lebanon’s New Government: Challenges and Prospects for Reform and Revitalization

    Mar 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Lebanon under its new leadership.

  • Webinar
    The Arab WorldDemocracy and Governance

    Towards Inclusive and Democratic Governance in MENA: Challenges and Prospects

    Mar 20, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET

    Experts examine the challenges and prospects of inclusive governance and democratic transition in the Middle East.

Experts

Imad K. Harb
View Profile

Imad K. Harb

Non-resident Senior Fellow
Mona Harb
View Profile

Mona Harb

Non-resident Fellow
Patricia Karam
View Profile

Patricia Karam

Non-resident Fellow
Secret Link