In Talks with Israel, Lebanon is Walking a Thin Line

Israel and Lebanon are engaged in their third round of direct talks on critical issues including borders and Hizballah's disarmament, with the United States facilitating negotiations. The Lebanese government faces a difficult position as it must balance international pressure against domestic concerns about agreeing to terms that could isolate it internally. The fundamental obstacle to a comprehensive peace agreement stems from Lebanon's vulnerability as the injured party in these negotiations.