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Beyond the Rome Talks: Pilot Zones, Hezbollah, and Rebuilding State Authority in South Lebanon

The second round of Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome must build on progress towards Israeli withdrawals and Hezbollah disarmament—and represent a test of whether Lebanon can reclaim sovereignty in its own territory.

Commentary by Paul Salem — July 31, 2026

Photo: Amir Hossein Khorgooei/Anadolu/Getty Images

Is the Iran War Entering a Dangerous New Phase?

Commentary by Mona Yacoubian — July 20, 2026

The United States and Iran Announce a Deal to End the War | State of Play

Commentary by Will Todman and Mona Yacoubian — June 15, 2026

Photo: Wisam Hashlamoun/Anadolu/Getty Images

Can Iran Negotiations Survive Israel-Iran Escalation?

Commentary by Mona Yacoubian — June 8, 2026

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Lebanon's Strategic Outlook: Diplomacy, Governance, and Economic Recovery

August 3, 2026 • 9:00 – 10:00 am EDT

Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion on Lebanon's strategic outlook with Maha Yahya, Joseph Bahout, and Alia Moubayed.

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Lebanon's Strategic Outlook: Diplomacy, Governance, and Economic Recovery

Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion on Lebanon's strategic outlook with Maha Yahya, Joseph Bahout, and Alia Moubayed.

Event — August 3, 2026

Beyond the Rome Talks: Pilot Zones, Hezbollah, and Rebuilding State Authority in South Lebanon

Commentary by Paul Salem — July 31, 2026

The Middle East’s Economic Outlook: Risks, Resilience, and the Path Ahead

Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion with Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Event — July 15, 2026

Lebanon in the Shadow of the U.S.-Iran MOU: Risks and Opportunities

The diplomacy underway to end the U.S.-Israel-Iran war could deepen Lebanon's strategic setbacks—or it could provide a historic opportunity to advance key Lebanese interests and contribute to a more stable regional order.

Commentary by Paul Salem — June 24, 2026

Subsidies, Stockpiles, and Shortages

This installment of Charting the Middle East spotlights regional government responses to the Iran war’s widening impacts.

Newsletter by Josiane Atallah — June 18, 2026

The United States and Iran Announce a Deal to End the War | State of Play

The United States and Iran will claim victory, but both have lost in important ways. The framework deal kicks negotiations on harder issues down the road and leaves key questions unanswered.

Commentary by Will Todman and Mona Yacoubian — June 15, 2026