# "Only proper deterrence works"

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Podcast: [Makdisi Street](https://stenobird.com/podcast/makdisi-street-6699620)
Published: 2026-06-01T20:30:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2785

## Resource

The brothers get together for a conversation about the ongoing Israeli war on Lebanon, the meaning of deterrence, the role of Iran in Lebanon, the question of Lebanon's sovereignty, and the divisions within Lebanon about how best to defend the country and its people. Watch the video edition on our YouTube channel Date of recording: May 28, 2026 Follow us on our socials: X: @MakdisiStreet Insta: @Makdisist TikTok: @Makdisistreet YouTube: @Makdisistreet Sign up at Patreon.com/MakdisiStreet to access all the bonus content, including the latest brothers-only conversation.

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