Fadi Nicholas Nasser
Senior fellow focusing on international humanitarian and relief interventions in fragile and conflict settings, democratization, U.S. foreign policy, and Middle Eastern politics; author of the 2024 book UN Mediators in Syria and the featured expert on Lebanon, Hizballah, and Iranian influence in this episode.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 43min
Lebanon on the Brink: Hizballah, Iran, and the War's Spillover
Fadi Nicholas Nassar, a senior fellow and author on Middle Eastern mediation, walks through Lebanon's precarious moment. He discusses why Hezbollah struck now and whether it acts independently or for Iran. Short takes cover Hezbollah’s political costs, Lebanon’s legal ban on arms, shifting public sentiment, and what external support could change.
Dec 4, 2025 • 39min
Soft Power in Hard Times: Pope Leo XIV's Visit to Lebanon
Fadi Nicholas Nassar, a Lebanon expert and Senior Fellow at MEI, shares his insights on Pope Leo XIV's pivotal visit to Lebanon. He vividly recounts the atmosphere during the papal mass and highlights the Pope's outreach to marginalized groups. Nassar explores whether spiritual leadership can fill the void left by political failures and discusses the importance of the Pope's messages on peace and youth engagement. The conversation also touches on the delicate situation post-visit, as tensions rise and the need for political accountability looms large.
