“A transformational event for the region”

A Washington think tank released a scenario analysis of what a future Hezbollah-Israel war could look like(PDF):

In this new Washington Institute Policy Focus, Jeffrey White offers not a prediction of war, but rather an estimation of what renewed hostilities between Israel and Hizballah might look like. In a meticulously calculated forecast of the future battlefield — supplemented by original maps and graphics — White outlines the capabilities and operational objectives of the two sides, the potentially game-changing roles played by Syria and Iran, and the possible impact on the region’s postconflict military and political environments.

Jeffrey White makes it clear that both sides have an interest in NOT pursuing a war, but that should such a war occur, it will likely resemble his forecast.

The document makes for scary reading (We’re talking full blown regional war with high stakes). If you’re short on time, the executive summary is really all you need to read.