Seven rounds of US mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon have raised hopes of a lasting peace, but a new study involving Monash University and Sciences Po questions whether negotiations alone can deliver stability. Dr Vanessa Newby explores the deep political, religious and social divisions within both countries and why a durable 'cold peace' may require more than agreements between governments. What would Israel and Lebanon gain from a stable relationship and can economic cooperation help turn an uneasy ceasefire into lasting peace?
