Michael Totten on the Beirut Spring, the Rise of Hezbollah, and the Iranian War Against Israel

On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Pejman Yousefzadeh and I are joined by Michael Totten, to discuss his book The Road to Fatima Gate: The Beirut Spring, the Rise of Hezbollah, and the Iranian War Against Israel.

We discussed the Iranian, Syrian, and Hezbollah efforts to control Lebanon, and Totten’s own personal encounters with Hezbollah, as well as the importance of the region and the unique dynamics that are in play on the ground.

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About Kevin Holtsberry

Kevin works in public policy and public affairs. He tries to squeeze in as much reading (and blogging) as he can between work, family and watching sports.
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