Carine (Karine) Hajjar
Opinion journalist at The Washington Post and former Boston Globe reporter with expertise on the Middle East and Venezuela, and a former FDD media fellow who closely tracks developments in Lebanon.
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Jan 7, 2026 • 28min
Is Iran next in line after Venezuela? | feat. Carine Hajjar
Carine Hajjar, an opinion journalist at The Washington Post with a focus on the Middle East and Venezuela, discusses the impact of Venezuelan politics on Hezbollah's operations. She explores the implications of a potential Maduro downfall for Iran, given their strategic alliance. The conversation also delves into U.S. policies targeting illicit oil shipments and aiding Iranian protesters. Additionally, Hajjar reflects on domestic protests in the U.S. and the fragile stability in Lebanon, highlighting risks of civil conflict related to Hezbollah.
