Dealing with Hamas: Can the U.S. Avoid It Much Longer?
The formation of that Lebanese government, of course, sealed the defeat of the Bush Administration's efforts to stand up a pro-Western government in Beirut that excluded parties allied with Syria and Iran. The U.S. strategy foundered on the fact that Hizballah and its allies enjoy wide backing in the communities from which they hail and have the military muscle to back them up in a fight. London has simply acknowledged that Hizballah is an intractable ... Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
