In 2026, Lebanon has once again been in the global spotlight as one of several arenas in the war between the USA/Israel and Iran. Why is Lebanon repeatedly drawn into the major geopolitical conflicts of the Middle East? What is it about this tiny country that has made international headlines for decades? How can we explain Hezbollah’s existence and the many wars with Israel?
A lecture by Jacob Høigilt, Professor of Modern Arabic Culture and Language at the University of Oslo.
