When I exited the plane in Beirut last night, I noticed an Ethiopia Airlines plane parked next to ours and... Read More
Archaeological excavations have been mushrooming across downtown Beirut over recent months, providing a glimpse at how the city looked and... Read More
With tensions between Lebanon and GCC countries rising everyday, it is essential to examine how Lebanon’s economy has become dependent on oil-producing states and the man who helped make it happen. Paul Cochrane reviews the latest biography on arguably the most powerful Prime Minister Lebanon has ever seen. By... Read More
Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer. I’m not a fan of quoting cliches, but in these Machiavellian times,... Read More
“We praise Hariri, the government and the people for the recent victories in the face of terrorist forces.” Today this... Read More
An unusually loud rumbling was heard over Lebanon early this morning. Having grown up with Israeli jets buzzing over my home–and sometimes witnessing them release red dots (missiles) that destroy power plants, bridges and nearby villages–I still get a little jittery when I hear them. However it’s hard to tell... Read More
Before and after pictures were at the heart of the project to rebuild downtown Beirut following the Lebanese war. These... Read More
What had been one of the most beautiful and historic buildings on Jeanne d’Arc street will soon be gone. Here’s... Read More
When we hear about real estate developers working in poor neighborhoods, it often means they are tearing them down to build towers and looking to kick old residents out. But in the south Beirut slum of Ouzai, a former developer claims he is actually doing the opposite: making life more... Read More
A couple of weeks ago the US embassy released its latest travel warning on Lebanon, as usual urging Americans to... Read More