Even if independent candidates don’t win big on election day, they are already having an impact on Lebanese political culture.... Read More
There is a fantasy among many in Lebanon- liberals in particular– that a silent majority of Lebanese do not support... Read More
When I exited the plane in Beirut last night, I noticed an Ethiopia Airlines plane parked next to ours and thought little of it. But as we walked through the skywalk and then into a long corridor, this sight confronted all arriving passengers: Hundreds of young Ethiopian women waiting to... 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... Read More
Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer. I’m not a fan of quoting cliches, but in these Machiavellian times, few phrases seem to articulate the situation better. Take the case of the recent media campaign praising Saad Hariri, Lebanon’s recently resigned prime minister. Now it’s very normal to see... 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... Read More
Before and after pictures were at the heart of the project to rebuild downtown Beirut following the Lebanese war. These images filled the pages of promotional material, coffee table books and photography exhibits hosted and commissioned by Solidere, the private real estate firm that undertook the project. Some of 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