The discussion on the Lebanese Forces starts at 16:59.
The third in our party profiles series, Ben and Nizar dive deep into the history and the formation of the Lebanese Forces, from its beginnings as a civil war militia to the fully fledged party structure it has today. See the LF manifesto here: https://www.lstatic.org/PDF/choraa.pdf
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May 2022
Episode 114 - Election results and unresolved questions
In Lebanon's first election since the Oct. 17 uprising, voters sent a sizable contingent of change candidates to Parliament, while clipping the wings of both Amal and the Free Patriotic Movement. Nizar and Ben take a look at the vote, its translation to seats in Parliament, the n ... Show More
1h 7m
May 2022
Episode 113 - Lebanon's elections: What to expect
Ahead of Sunday's national elections, Nizar and Ben run through what to expect, both in terms of voting and results — and what's in store for Lebanon in the aftermath.
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51m 59s
Oct 2024
Hezbollah, Israel, and the Lebanese Armed Forces
Gen. Khalil Helou and Dr. Paul Salem speak with MEI's US-Lebanon Fellow Fadi Nicholas Nassar on the unraveling Israel-Hezbollah conflict, the role of the Lebanese Armed Forces during this critical moment, and the prospects of a political solution in Lebanon and the wider region.
45m 9s
Nov 2024
#20 - Let's Talk Hezbollah ft. Joseph Daher
In September, Israel violently escalated its offensive against Lebanon, allegedly aiming to destroy the anti-Zionist resistance group and political party, Hezbollah, for its support for Palestine and anti-genocide intervention. This is not the first time Israel aimed to destroy L ... Show More
1h 11m
Nov 2024
Hezbollah Falls into the Crosshairs: Israeli attacks in Lebanon, possible peace deals, and Hezbollah's future
<p>This week on <em>The New Arab Voice podcast</em> we look at the escalating conflict in Lebanon.</p><p>In recent months Israeli airstrikes have ramped up, targeting Hezbollah's military stores, infrastructure, and its leadership. Additionally, Israeli troops have crossed the bo ... Show More
36m 29s