Losing Lebanon

American Prospect by Gershom Gorenberg | May. 14, 2008 (News Analysis)
Violence has shaken Lebanon as Hezbollah, backed by Iran, resists efforts by the nation's pro-western government to weaken its power.

The Bush administration's Middle East policy of confrontation, of trying to isolate opponents, is in tatters. In particular, the administration's resistance to peace talks between Israel and Syria has only served to strengthen Iran. And time is working in Teheran's favor. Full Story »

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 by Dennis A. Abbott - May. 14, 2008

Factors involved in the Middle-Eastern balance of power are presented clearly. Gorenberg focuses on the stubborn and pugnacious US policy that will probably result in strengthening Hezbollah in Lebanon and impede agreement between Israel and Syria. The piece achieves balance even though much of the info comes from one source. Good reporting, intelligent analysis.

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