The View from Lebanon

As the Middle East braces for renewed conflict, Christiane is in Doha, where Qatari mediators are pursuing a new diplomatic offer from President Trump aimed at ending the war with Iran. Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry joins Christiane to discuss the prospects for peace ...  Show more

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss last-minute diplomacy aimed at averting another US-Israeli war with Iran, prospects for renewed nuclear negotiations and the uncertainty following Israel's elections. Also on today's show: “Exit Party” a ...  Show more

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has taken effect, aiming to end more than a year of war in Lebanon. As displaced families return home and celebrations erupt in Lebanon’s streets, uncertainty looms over how long the fragile peace will last. In this episode: Justin Salhani ...  Show more

Today, we look at the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah and what it means for the Middle East. A deal to end thirteen months of fighting in Lebanon came into affect on Wednesday morning. It follows Israel’s land invasion of Lebanon in October in response to rocket ...  Show more

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.