Hezbollah Articles

Dreams of Babylon

Iraq is not yesterday’s war. If Obama withdraws too quickly, the tenuous peace will collapse.

Iranian Resurrection

Iran is becoming a superpower. Funding proxy armies, controlling vital energy hubs and winning the heart of the Arab street, Tehran has created a sphere of influence on an imperial scale. If we don’t do something—and soon—Iran, not China or Russia

Patient Stabilized?

Iraq may be emerging from intensive care, but it could use a bit more stitching up.

Invasive Procedures

Saving Iraq and Afghanistan will require some extensive operations.

Iran, the Rainmaker

Forecast for the War on Terror: Sunni, but with a chance of Shi‘a.

Levantine Labyrinths

Sectarian infighting and foreign intervention breed intrigue on the Lebanese political scene. Last summer’s war had a devastating effect—but factional power politics and Hizballah’s rising popularity threaten to make matters worse.

The No-Win Zone

War in Lebanon highlights the lack of options, and victors, in the Middle East.

How Well Should You Be Sleeping?

Five years after 9/11 the United States is not winning the inaptly named "war" on terrorism.

Brussels Unbound

The EU has "unilateralist" ambitions.

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May 26, 2012