ASSESSMENTS
As Lebanese Protests Rage On, Regional Suitors Hedge Their Bets
Nov 1, 2019 | 09:30 GMT
(ANWAR AMRO/AFP via Getty Images)
Highlights
- The growing push for systemic political change in Lebanon, if successful, could weaken the proxy positions of Iran and its regional adversary, Saudi Arabia.
- Iran has built up the most political capital in Lebanon via Hezbollah and thus has the most at stake, should the current unrest continue apace in the months ahead.
- Outside powers like Riyadh and Abu Dhabi could hold off on providing support if they believe that it could bolster Hezbollah's position.
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