David Wood

David Wood, a senior Lebanon analyst at the International Crisis Group, Lorenzo Trombetta from ANSA, and military expert Elijah Magnier dive into Lebanon's pivotal shift with a new government sidelining Hezbollah. They discuss the implications for Hezbollah's political influence and military strategy amid changing regional dynamics. The trio examines Lebanon's sectarian politics, the new government's challenges in governance reform, and the critical socio-economic issues facing the nation, signaling a potential new era in Lebanese politics.

David Wood, a senior analyst for the International Crisis Group, discusses Pope Leo’s impactful visit to Lebanon and the local sentiment amid ongoing crises. Bruno Kaufmann shares insights on the historical democratic movements in Gdańsk, linking them to current Polish-German political dialogues. Guy Delaunay dives into Serbia's refinery crisis, highlighting the implications of sanctions. Meanwhile, Alicia Fitzgerald examines NATO's evolving strategies against hybrid threats and outlines France's controversial health care proposals for non-EU pensioners.