An open mic revolution in Lebanon
Many have asked if the revolts taking place across Lebanon will succeed. But they have already succeeded at…
Not your average citizen: Rafik Hariri’s neoliberal Lebanon
With tensions between Lebanon and GCC countries rising everyday, it is essential to examine how Lebanon’s economy has…
Hacking the Saudi narrative, Lebanese style
Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer. I’m not a fan of quoting cliches, but in…
What exactly did the Iranian advisor tell Hariri?
“We praise Hariri, the government and the people for the recent victories in the face of terrorist forces.”…
US flight from Tel Aviv diverted over Beirut
An unusually loud rumbling was heard over Lebanon early this morning. Having grown up with Israeli jets buzzing…
CNN’s “The History of Comedy” features no Arabs
CNN has an interesting show airing in the USA right now. It traces the relationship between American history…
Top 7 ‘fake news’ stories on CNN
Ah “fake news” and the “post truth” era: the demise of the world as we know it through…
President or general: what should the Lebanese press expect?
The Lebanese press has enjoyed a relative amount of freedom in recent years as I have written about…
Hacking the narrative: the media reaction to criticism of Paris-Beirut coverage
The 2015 Paris attacks will be remembered as one of the most widely covered tragedies of the year,…
A new era for Lebanese journalism?
As 2015 comes to a close, it’s important to look back at the ways the Lebanese press behaved unexpectedly…