Headlines Tell the Story of Lebanon’s Economic Decline
A review of the headlines in the latest Byblos Bank report produced by its Economic Research & Analysis Department provides a quick...
Give Now, Give Later: Spirit of America is Helping Lebanese Families with Basic Food Supplies
Every day we hear horrific stories of Lebanese families falling into the abyss of no access to funds in banks, no work, little or no...
Cratering Syrian Economy? Blame it on Assad, not on Caesar
The Caesar Act debuted on June 17, preceded by warnings of dire consequences for the Syrian and Lebanese people and institutions that do...
Living on Watermelon and Lemons in Syria
If you think Lebanon is in bad shape…look next door at Syria. World Vision reports that “About 5.6 million Syrians are refugees, and...
Hope in Short Supply in Lebanon Today
There are many who have asked where to begin to find a way to help the people of Lebanon during these debilitating times. This blog is...
Time to Gig Up with Lebanese Talent!
Just wanted to take a few minutes to talk with you about Lebanon’s best and brightest who are staying home and trying to survive the...
Will Lebanon’s Ruling Elites Stop Blaming Each Other and Implement Reforms to Avoid Catastrophe?
Without meaningful reforms Lebanon and its people face certain catastrophe. The lira will continue to plummet, poverty will affect more...
Iraq and Lebanon Struggle for a Higher Ground
Previously, I compared Tunisia and Algeria with Lebanon to look at key factors that might influence the outcomes of popular...
Assessing the Recently Publicized Reform Plan from the Government of Lebanon
In early April, details of proposed economic reforms by the Lebanese government headed by PR Hassan Diab were leaked to the media. If...
UNIFIL and the Lebanese Army Prove Once Again to be a Worthwhile Investment
UNIFIL forces stationed in Southern Lebanon were able to position themselves on April 15th between the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and...
Lebanon in the Age of Coronavirus
The pandemic is affecting Lebanon deeply, as it is globally, and its impact is being felt in three related circles: the health toll of...
Sorting Out Hezbollah’s Plans for Lebanon’s Double Crises
It is a lesson in Lebanese politics to track Hezbollah’s multiple layers of tactics and strategies focused on one goal – preventing the...
New US Ambassador to Lebanon Meets with Leadership, Stresses Need for Reforms and Protection of Prot
Following her meetings with Lebanon’s current top leadership, newly appointed US Ambassador Dorothy Shea issued a statement that...
