The Beirut Banyan
The Beirut Banyan
Ronnie Chatah
Iran, U.S., and how they view Lebanon | George Wardini with Ronnie Chatah
1 hour 16 minutes Posted Jan 14, 2026 at 8:45 pm.
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George Wardini sits down with Ronnie Chatah for a special conversation—one shaped by years of friendship and a shared curiosity about politics, both local and global.
With Ronnie Chatah’s grasp of international affairs and his sharp reading of Lebanese politics, the discussion asks: What is next for the region?
How does the United States view Lebanon and the Middle East?
How does Iran view Lebanon—its people, its politics, and its internal balance?
George Wardini — Co-founder and Director of Polyblog.
Ronnie Chatah — Host of The Beirut Banyan podcast, writer, and political analyst.