A conversation with David Schenker - Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy and former United States Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs.Covering ongoing Hezbollah-Israel attacks, diplomacy and deescalation efforts, difficulties surrounding UNSCR 1701's implementation, opposition capabilities and the likelihood of expanded war into Lebanon.Read his recent piece 'Changing the Israel-Lebanon Status Quo: U.S. Options':https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/changing-israel-lebanon-status-quo-us-optionsHelp support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirutOr donating through our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyanSubscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter:@thebeirutbanyanAnd check out our website:www.beirutbanyan.com0:00 Intro0:39 An asset for Iran2:27 Vis-a-vis Lebanese authorities7:15 Gains to the South10:38 On Lebanon’s behalf14:38 UNSCR 170118:35 Stalling at best22:21 July 2006 vs October 202327:01 Missed opportunities30:19 Syrian refugees33:35 Absent from diplomacy34:58 Through my father