The country is a regional pawn, and only fools can see any victory in its dismal situation.

Yezid Sayigh discusses the escalating conflict in Lebanon.

A humanitarian crisis in Lebanon deepens, and Syrian refugees face a perilous choice: remain in a war-torn environment or return to Syria where they risk encountering significant dangers and discrimination. There are significant challenges and risks to their search for safety in Syria.

The world should apply pressure on Israel to end the conflict in Lebanon. Otherwise, this war may lead to the undoing of Lebanon and its increasingly rare, if flawed model of societal diversity—with even greater regional aftershocks.

As with Lebanon’s other sects, has Hezbollah’s hubris brought devastating sectarian nemesis?

In an interview, Marwan Muasher looks back on U.S. policy toward the ongoing crisis, and sees even worse ahead.