Nick Payton Walsh
CNN's International Security Editor who reports on Lebanon having recently visited Beirut and provides analysis on the conflict's trajectory, Lebanese government capacity, and regional implications.
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Mar 28, 2026 • 33min
Why has Israel invaded Lebanon?
Nick Payton-Walsh, CNN international security editor who recently visited Beirut, offers analysis of Lebanon’s political strains. Hanin Hadda, Washington Institute scholar and author on Hezbollah, explains shifts in the group’s capacity and community standing. Nada Makarant-Atala, Beirut correspondent, reports on civilian harm, mass displacement and daily life under bombardment. They discuss military aims, governance limits and regional implications.
Mar 25, 2026 • 48min
Sources: About 1,000 Soldiers From 82nd Airborne Expecting To Deploy To Middle East
Nick Payton-Walsh, CNN field correspondent in southern Lebanon reporting on humanitarian devastation and displacement. Kylie Atwood, CNN national security correspondent covering diplomatic backchannels and Iran-U.S. negotiation dynamics. They discuss U.S. troop movements to the Middle East, Iran-related negotiation hints, regional strikes and the humanitarian toll in southern Lebanon.
Mar 5, 2026 • 48min
Hegseth: War With Iran Has “Only Just Begun”
Nick Payton Walsh, CNN international security correspondent reporting from Tel Aviv, gives on-the-ground updates about interceptions, sirens, and the security situation. He describes Israeli strikes targeting Tehran and Beirut and how air defenses and combined missile tactics played out. He also explains reporting constraints and what life looks like for people under threat.
