Hezbollah
24 Articles
Israel’s Pager Operation: Not an Indiscriminate Attack But a Strategic Success
Israel's pager operation was not an indiscriminate attack. It was a strategic operation that achieved its objective.
The Disastrous Costs of the Foreign Aid Freeze on US Interests in the Middle East and North Africa
The Trump administration's dismantling of USAID poses significant threats to security in the Middle East and North Africa.
Amid Turmoil in Lebanon and Syria, What Future for UN Peacekeeping in the Middle East?
The Lebanon and Golan Heights missions show certain ability to separate warring sides and support ceasefires, but with serious limitations.
Syria’s Recent Escalation: An Urgent Need for Active and Effective U.S. Role
The geopolitical factors driving the recent escalation in Syria and an urgent call for a renewed U.S. strategy in Syria.
Beyond Law: When States Use Ethics to Excuse War Crimes
Until distorted ethical narratives are challenged, powerful states will continue to commit war crimes with impunity.
Making Sense of International Law in Light of Israel and Iran’s Latest Round of “Retaliation”
The current round of retaliatory strikes between Israel and Iran casts light on Israel's and Iran’s opposing political strategies, which also have significant legal implications…
Threats and Response Options in the Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
The latest escalation between Israel and Iran is likely to redefine the region for decades to come.
Article 7(2) of Amended Protocol II on Conventional Weapons and the Lebanon Pager Explosions
On September 17th, thousands of pagers exploded across southern Lebanon, Beirut, and Syria. The explosions, followed the next day by exploding walkie talkies, killed dozens, including…
Law of War Questions Raised by Exploding Pagers in Lebanon
The exploding pagers in Lebanon raise a number of factual and legal questions related to the obligations of the attacker under the law of armed conflict.
The Aftermath of the Haniyeh Killing: How to Avoid a New Middle East War
Expert analysis of the Ismail Haniyeh killing and prospects for avoiding a wider war in the Middle East.
Q&A with Eliav Lieblich on Iran-Israel Hostilities
Expert insight on the legality of recent attacks by Iran and Israel, how domestic politics could impact an Israeli response, and prospects for de-escalation.
Policy Alert: Key Questions in Hamas’ Attack on Israel and What Comes Next
Officials are scrambling to gauge foreign involvement and intelligence failures, even as they decide how to respond militarily and otherwise.