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Beirut Suicide Attacks: “The Islamic State Group Threat Is About to Expand in Lebanon”

The most recent attack in Lebanon by the self-proclaimed Islamic State may reveal a broader regional expansion.

by Joseph Bahout
published by
France 24
 on November 13, 2015

Source: France 24

Speaking with France 24, Carnegie’s Joseph Bahout discussed the recent attack in Lebanon where the fragility of political institutions, the refugee crisis, and the increasing strain on the military have threatened to further destabilize the country. The attack also highlighted that the Syrian crisis cannot be contained and will have broader regional effects, he added. 

This interview originally appeared on France 24. 

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