03/06/2026 HUFFINGTON POST
Director of EISMENA, Adel Bakawan was invited to speak on a broadcast with Huffington Post on the subject of how Donald Trump’s pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu is reshaping Israel’s strategy in Lebanon. The discussion also explores Israel’s “yellow line” security zone, Hezbollah’s weakened position, Lebanon’s abandonment by the international community, and the strategic moves linking the Lebanese front to U.S.-Iran diplomacy.
What Does the Gulf Want From France in Return for Its Energy?
October 22, 2026
Speaking on France 24 on 19 October 2026, EISMENA Director Adel Bakawan explains the Gulf states’ demand for reciprocity: Europe may seek their oil and gas, but it must help secure the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. He argues that France and the EU possess significant diplomatic and economic leverage—yet have failed to translate it into concrete action.