 Yeghia Tashjian
During times of crisis, wars, and political uncertainty, many people turn to read books on political philosophy. Research suggests that such books offer us mental resilience, existential meaning, and a sense of control over our surroundings. When the external world feels chaotic, political philosophy may serve as a tool to help us process trauma, navigate ethical and moral dilemmas, and provide a certain level of sanity by offering a framework to distinguish between what we can control and what we cannot. Often, we tend to read philosophers who went through similar phases that may reflect a certain reality with which we can compare. Joe Macaron All indications suggest that Israel and Hezbollah are preparing for a war of attrition. While the current round of conflict – ongoing since March 2 – differs in context from the 2024 war, its structural parameters remain largely unchanged. Both actors have used the period following the November 2024 ceasefire to prepare new tactics that are now being deployed. What is emerging is not a decisive confrontation, but a gradual escalation shaped by operational constraints and adaptation. This piece examines Israel’s military objectives in South Lebanon, Hezbollah’s evolving response, and the feasibility of imposing a buffer zone up to the Litani River.
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