Lebanon, Hamas & US-Iran Diplomacy | Helena Cobban on Regional Wars & Global Fallout - EP 119
In this episode of Kianistan, we sit down with Helena Cobban—veteran journalist, author, and researcher—to dissect the complex historical and contemporary layers of Middle Eastern geopolitics.Helena provides a masterclass on the evolution of regional power, beginning with the Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990) and the subsequent rise of Hizbullah. We explore the structural shifts in Lebanese power and provide a rare, detailed comparison between the PLO and Hamas, analyzing how resistance movements have transformed over decades.The conversation also pivots to the high-stakes diplomacy between the…
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