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Dr. Dania Koleilat Khatib

Dr. Dania Koleilat Khatib is a specialist in US-Arab relations with a focus on lobbying. She is co-founder of the Research Center for Cooperation and Peace Building, a Lebanese nongovernmental organization focused on Track II.

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Iran should beware the consequences of its blackmail

In its recent proposal to the US, Iran suggested first handling the issue of the Strait of Hormuz and the end of the war and leaving discussions on the nuclear issue until later. Iran is creating new hurdles for Washington and is banking on its own resilience and ability to outlast America.

May 01, 2026

Lebanon cannot face Israel alone

The whole world is waiting for the latest news on the Iran-US negotiations in Islamabad, the Pakistani capital. Simultaneously, the Lebanese are negotiating independently with Israel in Washington. The question is: which venue is best for Lebanon?

April 22, 2026