Game of Drones
The eight-month old battle between the Lebanese state and anti-corruption activists has taken many forms: from street protests…
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…
Abou Rakhousa and the politics of poverty
I’m hearing a lot of people say street protests are dying out in Beirut, though there are…
How did Minister Bassil acquire $22M of real estate?
Lebanese broadcaster LBC has just released a fascinating report detailing the curious and multi-million dollar real estate holdings…
When a state fears protests, not militias
The passing away of Zahle MP Elias Skaff last week after a “long (unspecified) illness” has opened an…
Who has been attacking protestors in Beirut?
“Listen you f**ks,” the man wearing military style pants and boots yelled at dozens of young male and…
How activists reclaimed Beirut’s coast and why it matters
As I have written previously, a new boldness appears to be gaining strength among Lebanese activists in the…
Protestors embrace security forces after tense standoff
In contrast to the street violence earlier this week and harsh crackdown on young protestors, it was all…