Israel-Iran Hostilities: The Fallout for Lebanon’s Political Dynamics
Keywords:
Lebanon, Political Power, Israel, Iran, RealismAbstract
The Israel-Iran rivalry, intensely rooted in ideological and strategic hostilities, has been increased by the introduction of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, drones and cyber warfare. This study investigates the implications of this rivalry on Lebanon, which serves as a proxy battlefield for both nations. By employing Realist theory, the paper studies the power dynamics between Israel and Iran, concentrating on their strategic tactics to achieve regional supremacy and dominance. Israel’s focus on technological preemption, demonstrated by the Iron Dome and advanced cyber abilities, differs from Iran’s asymmetric strategies, entailing proxy alliances and the deployment of drone technologies. The study underlines Lebanon’s fragile sovereignty, worsened by Hezbollah’s militarization and external involvements, which weaken political stability and excavate sectarian divisions. The analysis also emphasizes the humanitarian and socio-political adverse impacts of technological militarization on Lebanon’s civilian population. Data for this research has been gathered mainly from secondary sources such as academic articles, historical records and policy reports, providing an in-depth knowledge of the interplay between regional disputes and disruptive technologies.
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