Hariri’s Mosaic Kareem Hammami Feb 15, 2019 Saad Hariri leads a mosaic of a government, laid on a background of debt and foreign conflict. His cabinet is on…
The Crippling State of the Lebanese Economy Muhammad Shahzeb Akhtar Feb 12, 2019 In recent years, Lebanon, has become synonymous with the words upheaval, turmoil and crisis. The country has time…
In Lebanon, the Only Way Forward is Compromise Liam Meisner Oct 29, 2018 There is a saying in Lebanese politics—If you think you understand Lebanon, it is because someone has not explained…
The Middle East’s Geopolitical Game of Chess Milan Singh-Cheema Dec 24, 2017 Introduction/ Background In the year 632 CE the founding patriarch of Islam, Prophet Muhammad died, leading to a…
Twists and Turns: Saudi Arabia’s Politicization of Lebanon Samuel Lottes Dec 18, 2017 On November 4th, 2017, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri appeared live on an Al Arabia satellite broadcast from…
Syria: Those Left Behind Francesca Wallace Apr 3, 2016 More than 11 million people have been killed or forced to flee Syria due to the ongoing conflict and around 6.6…
Why Lebanon Is a Prisoner of Its Own Divisions Come Allard de Grandmaison Mar 13, 2016 Sectarian divisions are a social and political reality in Lebanon. However, until recently, the polarization …
How Hezbollah’s Involvement in Syria Sheds Light on the Beirut Attacks Come Allard de Grandmaison Dec 3, 2015 On Thursday, November 12, a double suicide attack killed 43 people and injured hundreds in the predominantly Shiite…
The Garbage Crisis in Lebanon: Revealing the Political Failure Come Allard de Grandmaison Oct 11, 2015 "Arrogance is colored and the Power is a rainbow”. “People are the source of power: leave, thieves and criminals”.…
Beware the “Labor of Love” Organization (Part 1) Segolene Lapeyre Mar 5, 2014 Teaching English or French abroad, particularly in the Middle East's more impoverished or marginalized areas,…