Israel and Lebanon
“If the Israelis were smarter there would be a lot more pro-Israeli opinion in Lebanon” [...]
Absolutely.
And, if you are interesting in this topic, read the rest of Michael Totten's output.
Update. Another quote: Most Lebanese think the American and Israeli “realists” who want to negotiate with the Syrians are painfully naïve at best, and downright sinister at worst. I think this applies to the "realist" school of thought (in International politics) in general.
Absolutely.
And, if you are interesting in this topic, read the rest of Michael Totten's output.
Update. Another quote: Most Lebanese think the American and Israeli “realists” who want to negotiate with the Syrians are painfully naïve at best, and downright sinister at worst. I think this applies to the "realist" school of thought (in International politics) in general.