Lebanon at a Crossroads: Conflict, Crisis, and the Future of Stability

Welcome to this episode of What Matters Today, where we delve into
the complexities of the current crisis between Israel and Lebanon.
As tensions escalate, Lebanon faces profound challenges to its
stability, governance, and ability to provide essential services.
In this episode, we explore how the ongoing conflict is reshaping
the Lebanese state, examining the government’s response, the
factors influencing its decisions, and the critical role of public
opinion—especially concerning Hezbollah’s involvement. We’ll also
consider how Lebanon’s position at the heart of regional tensions
might lead to shifts in alliances and potentially transformative
changes within its own political landscape. To help unpack these
pressing issues, we are joined by Christiana Parreira, Assistant
Professor of International Relations and Political Science here at
the Geneva Graduate Institute. Christiana joined the Institute in
2022, following her role as a Post-doctoral Associate in the
Department of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University and a
Pre-Doctoral Associate with the Middle East Initiative at Harvard
Kennedy School.