Trump, Syria, and the Hizballah Question

Middle East Focus by Middle East Institute

Jul 9, 202658:04Government & Organizations

US President Donald Trump recently proposed that Syria intervene militarily against Hizballah in Lebanon. Is that a good idea? This episode of Middle East Focus features a recent MEI Virtual Briefing. Director of Communi...

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