Syria, Lebanon, and Hezbollah: Strategic Influence Without Intervention, or an Impossible Return to Tutelage? (opens original article in a new tab)

US President Trump's comments on Syria's potential role in Lebanon's Hezbollah issue highlight complex regional dynamics, with Syria avoiding military intervention while maintaining strategic influence.

• US President Trump's remarks suggest Syria could play a role in addressing Hezbollah in Lebanon
• Syria avoids military intervention, focusing on rebuilding and regional standing
• Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon is challenged by reduced Syrian support and Iranian influence