The US and Israel press Damascus to trade sovereignty for stability
Souhaib Jawhar is a Lebanese journalist and researcher specializing in Middle Eastern affairs, with a particular focus on Lebanon and Syria. With over a decade of experience in reporting and analysing political developments across the region, he has contributed analytical articles to leading Arab and international platforms, including Sada (Carnegie), ORSAM Center for Studies, the Institute of Politics and Society, and Al Jazeera (Arabic and English). He has also participated in moderating discussions and workshops at various international conferences and forums, addressing topics related to Lebanon, Syria, and the transformations of political Islam in the region.
The US and Israel press Damascus to trade sovereignty for stability
How a post-Assad Syria and a reformist Lebanon are recalibrating their relationship
Amid regional and international pressure to rein in armed groups, the Lebanese state is failing to reassert its sovereignty