My son recently turned 15 and is considering his future. There are perhaps fewer reasons than ever for him to stay in school in Lebanon. We have an education system …
Yasser Akkaoui
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The darkness over Damascus was lit up like a light bulb early last month, the entire city illuminated in orange for five seconds in the middle of the night. All …
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A Lebanese leader who sends our youth to fight and die in Syria is a traitor to our nation. Our youth are our future, and anyone who would put guns …
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Lebanon is a country of opposing forces, and those rare times when it has enjoyed stability and prospered have come when these forces have been balanced. Achieving this is far …
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There is only one Arab seat on the 15-member United Nations Security Council, which rotates every two years among the 22 Arab countries. That means Lebanon is offered the seat …
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Being a lifelong fan of the European models of compact sports cars, I did not expect to be impressed by the Cadillac ATS, Cadillac’s latest luxury sports sedan. However, the …
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Since Blackberry introduced their first phone to Lebanon in 2009, I have had one by my side as an indispensible business companion. It is a serious tool that offers pragmatic …
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A black and white video from half a century ago of former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser has resurfaced recently on YouTube. In it Nasser speaks from a podium to …
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Despite the headline on this month’s cover, Lebanon could actually be a country powered by natural gas — a fuel that is more efficient and environmentally friendly than the heavy …
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With many bitter moments from 2012 still lingering in our minds, it is time for sober reflection and realistic objectives to guide us in making resolutions for the New Year. …
