Trump vs. Netanyahu: How Lebanon Became a Bargaining Chip in U.S. – Iran Talks
03/06/2026 HUFFINGTON POSTDirector 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 […]
Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S.: Inside Tehran’s Strategy of Self-Preservation
REBROADCAST FRANCE 24: (04/2026)At the center of the conversation is the Strait of Hormuz — not only as a strategic chokepoint for global energy flows, but as a key element in Iran’s broader security doctrine and negotiating position.The interview explores how Iranian decision-makers view pressure, escalation, and diplomacy; why Tehran prepares for talks with long-term […]
FranceCulture: Syria—The End of Rojava? The Kurds, the New Regime in Damascus, and Scenarios for the Future
Adel Bakawan (Director of EISMENA) explains on FranceCulture how Rojava emerged during the Syrian war, why the new authorities in Damascus moved against SDF-held areas, and what this shift could mean for the Syrian Kurds, U.S. policy, Turkey, and even the question of normalization with Israel.
Is ISIS Really Defeated? Why Syria & Iraq Still Drive the Jihadist Threat, with Brigitte Boucher from Franceinfo
Adel Bakawan, Director of EISMENA was invited to speak on Franceinfo on the subject of how jihadist networks adapt (Syria, Iraq, Sahel), why “deterritorialized” terrorism is harder to contain, and what the situation in Rojava/SDF-controlled areas means for regional security.
Will the Middle East be Falling Apart by 2025? TV5MONDEinfo
Adel Bakawan, Director of EISMENA invited to speak on French News Channel TV5MONDEinfo to discuss topics outlined in his book, such as the events of October 7, the “reshuffling” of the balance of power in the Middle East, and the return of the Palestinian issue to the forefront of regional geopolitics. He also analyzes Israel’s stance, Iran’s strategy (and its limitations), the Lebanon/Hezbollah issue, the “Trump factor,” and Europe’s role.