Does war create opportunities? Probably not the kind anyone would wish for. But war creates new realities, and the ongoing bombardments are once again reshaping …
Breaking point
During the 2024 war, as I toured shelters for people displaced from their homes, I asked them about their needs. Many families had fled so quickly that they had left …
The cement dilemma
Does war create opportunities? Probably not the kind anyone would wish for. But war creates new realities, and the ongoing bombardments are once again reshaping what Lebanon will have to …
Lost in translation
When a user asks an AI system about Lebanon, the answer may be markedly different simply on basis of which language was used. Behind it is another decision that receives …
Lebanon’s tourism whiplash
Viewed from a planetary distance, Lebanon is a wonderful destination. And viewed through the local economic lens, the country’s tourism is a sector that in 2026 has already slumped and …
What Is Still Ours to Decide
The war that opened on February 28 was not ours to start, and it will not be ours to end. What people are left to settle is the crippling bill. …
Economy and policy
Business
When a user asks an AI system about Lebanon, the answer may be markedly different simply on basis of which language was used. Behind it …
Opinion
Lebanon’s coastline is one of our greatest assets, but it has also been the scene of decades of neglect, disputes, and short-term exploitation. With over …
