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Will Lebanon’s New Leaders Walk the Walk? david schenker Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

New from david schenker: Many are hailing Lebanon's new president and prime minister. While they represent a departure from business as usual, the real test for both leaders will be translating the enthusiasm of the moment into lasting reforms. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…


New from Ghaith Al-Omari and david schenker: Two summits could hold the key to an Arab postwar #Gaza strategy that supplements the traditional “two-state” mantra with concrete plans. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

Iraqis Fear That Trump’s America Will Depart Once and For All david schenker Washington Institute nationalinterest.org/blog/politics/…

Fair, balanced piece here by my Washington Institute colleague david schenker on his return from Baghdad. David's point is: if you want to do max pressure on Iran, keep paying attention in Iraq, and that means keep some security assistance going on the ground nationalinterest.org/blog/politics/…

NEW -- "With #Assad's Fall, #Syria Embraces Freedom but Faces Huge Challenges" My latest for Hoover Institution, in a series of excellent #Syria articles by Rich Outzen Amb. Jim Jeffrey, david schenker & Itamar Rabinovich hoover.org/research/assad…

david schenker: "The 'devil we knew' was awful and so inimical to US interests that even Al Sharaa stands a good chance of being better" hoover.org/research/enoug…

Avoiding an Israel-Syria Showdown (Part 1): The Risks of “Occupation” david schenker Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

ICYMI: Watch Michael Knights, Noam Raydan, and I discuss the Houthi threat and Trump's new military campaign at Washington Institute... Bonus: david schenker as moderator! 👇 washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

New from david schenker in Foreign Policy: "To be fair, four months on, the LAF is doing a credible job in fulfilling its obligations in the south. Critiques and anxieties aside, the Lebanon cease-fire is functioning so far, and it appears to be durable" washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

Hezbollah suffered major losses backing Hamas. Now it’s pushing talks, after 2026, to reconstitute its power while avoiding disarmament. David Schenker explores this in #AlMajalla. david schenker en.majalla.com/node/325283


"Despite the risks, however, there will never be a more favourable time to disarm Hezbollah—with or without its consent—than now," writes david schenker in Al Majalla. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

Last night, I was proud to join with 400+ Washington Institute supporters and friends for a wonderful 40th anniversary celebration featuring four distinguished current and former colleagues - Dennis Ross Barbara A. Leaf #JamesJeffrey & david schenker - whose public service spans


The change in U.S. policy toward Syria will have a profound impact throughout the region. david schenker examined Israel’s concerns. 📺Watch the full webcast: washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

Panelists Ahed Al Hendi, Sirwan Kajjo, david schenker, and Ammar Abdulhamid (theactualammar.bsky.social) delivering insights into “Syria: What Happens Next?” moderated by Jonathan Spyer at our 2025 Policy Conference in Washington, DC.


The war in Gaza has gone on far too long and there needs to be a workable plan for a better way forward for Palestinians and Israelis. Opinion | David Schenker david schenker via The National thenationalnews.com/opinion/commen…

For quick takes on many aspects of the unfolding #Israel-#Iran, see these initial assessments from Washington Institute experts, incl Matthew Levitt Holly Dagres Dana Stroul Michael Eisenstadt david schenker #PatrickClawson washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

"As Hezbollah retains a residual military capability, Lebanon’s politics will not reflect the new postwar reality, and sovereignty will remain elusive," writes david schenker. washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…