129. Lebanon Trapped in US-Israel-Iran War: What Happens Next? | Nadim Shehadi

As the fallout from the US and Israel's ongoing Iran war spreads, we examine the broader regional impact, particularly for Lebanon.

Lebanese economist and political analyst Nadim Shehadi joins me to discuss the implications of the Iran US war for the country, deeply exposed to the middle east war's shifting power dynamics.

This episode explores the complex geopolitics news surrounding the conflict and its effects on Lebanon.

In this conversation we cover:

🌍 Why this war's consequences extend far beyond Iran

⚖️ The collapse of international law — and who it hurts most

🔄 How proxy conflicts trap entire populations with no say in the fight

🌐 Two competing visions for the Middle East — and why both carry enormous risk

🇱🇧 Lebanon's impossible position: caught between outside powers and internal fractures

🤝 What a stable Middle East would actually require — and how far away it is

🇺🇸 Trump, the old world order, and the dangerous vacuum being created

Nadim Shehadi is a Lebanese economist, political analyst, and associate fellow at Chatham House. He is one of the most measured and incisive voices on Lebanese politics, Iran's regional role, and the future of the Middle East — bringing insider perspective without partisan framing.

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