“We will find where you live,” a watchman yelled at me after taking a picture of ruins on his construction...
Even if independent candidates don’t win big on election day, they are already having an impact on Lebanese political culture....
There is a fantasy among many in Lebanon- liberals in particular– that a silent majority of Lebanese do not support the country’s political establishment. That most Lebanese would prefer a life free from the political parties of today, which had largely been former militias established by warlords during the civil...
When I exited the plane in Beirut last night, I noticed an Ethiopia Airlines plane parked next to ours and...
Archaeological excavations have been mushrooming across downtown Beirut over recent months, providing a glimpse at how the city looked and...
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...
Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer. I’m not a fan of quoting cliches, but in these Machiavellian times,...
“We praise Hariri, the government and the people for the recent victories in the face of terrorist forces.” Today this...
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...
Before and after pictures were at the heart of the project to rebuild downtown Beirut following the Lebanese war. These...