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Thanassis Cambanis

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VP for Research @CIPolicy. Former @CenturyIntl. Books: Iraq war (forthcoming), Shia Power, Egypt's Revolution, Hezbollah, Hybrid Actors.
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The U.S. War on Iran Has Put the Lebanese Government in a Bind

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By Thanassis Cambanis
| Foreign Policy Magazine Verified
In the past two weeks, Lebanon has witnessed internal strife unimaginable since the end of the civil war in 1990. Lebanon’s president accused Hezbollah of betraying the country. By near unanimous decision, Lebanon’s cabinet voted to rule Hezbollah’s militia illegal. Longtime allies have turned against the Shiite Islamist group, which has dragged Lebanon into war twice in three years. Hezbollah supporters have in turn accused the government of treason for seeking to negotiate with Israel.
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Attacking Iran Is a Guaranteed Disaster

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By Thanassis Cambanis
| The Century Foundation
Without explaining the threat to American security or seeking Congressional approval, President Donald J. Trump has casually threatened to attack Iran and, maybe, follow up with a sustained war. In his record-long State of the Union address, he promised to stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, but barely reserved three minutes to explain the buildup of American forces in the Middle East—the largest since the Iraq invasion of 2003.
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Roundtable: War on Iran Was Easy to Start. It Won’t Be Easy to End.

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By Thanassis Cambanis, Sam Heller, Sajad Jiyad
| The Century Foundation
President Donald Trump decided to join Israel and attack Iran early on Saturday, February 28—a reckless move that positions the United States as a rogue power. America embarked on a costly war without any compelling national interest at stake—and clearly, without a plan. Enduring instability, disorder, and needless death will be the predictable consequences. American leaders have no good choices, but ought to focus single-mindedly on stopping the war.
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