David Schenker

David Schenker is a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, having overseen Lebanon policy during the Trump administration. He currently directs a program (unspecified in the provided articles). Schenker is newsworthy due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, and discussions surrounding U.S. policy towards Lebanon and Hezbollah. Recent news articles highlight concerns about Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon and whether the U.S. is acting quickly enough to capitalize on Hezbollah's perceived weakened state. Schenker's expertise and past role in shaping U.S. policy in the region make his insights relevant to current debates about how to address Hezbollah's power and restore Lebanese sovereignty. He advocates for pressuring Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah.