Ghassan Charbel

Beating the drums of war could summon its return. It could also lead the hawks to offer concessions and ripen the conditions for a settlement. We are in the midst of a major crisis that could be more dangerous than any of the ailing Middle East’s wars.

The Lebanese politician said he was at a loss every time he thought about Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa. He has an intriguing and complex past that merits deep study to understand the major transformation he has gone through.