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.

Guests on this podcast include Elias Hanna, a retired Lebanese military General, Elijah Magnier, a military analyst who has covered conflicts in the Middle East, and Lawrence Korb, a former Assistant Secretary of Defense. They discuss the military risks and considerations of an Israeli ground offensive in Gaza, including challenges of urban warfare, the presence of captives held by Hamas, concerns over civilian casualties, and the role of the United States in determining the outcome.