The New York-based International Peace Institute’s recently published “Security and Development: Searching for Critical Connections” is a scholarly work of valuable insight for the Middle East. Edited by Neclâ Tschirgi, …
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A quick glance at Lebanon’s smog-choked roads reveals that hybrid cars and green technology are yet to be embraced by the country’s drivers. The vehicles are still a bit of …
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Beirut has the unique ability to bend, shape and mold brand identity to fit its flamboyant clientele. When Hermes opened it doors in Beirut Souks, the brand’s tradition and timelessness …
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Labeling this region as the “Middle East” or the lesser used “Near East,” is standard practice in the West, but the region can equally be called “West Asia,” the opposite …
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Ever since the Porsche Cayenne debuted in 2003, it has faced a tough question: how to hold its niche in the luxury SUV market without jeopardizing the character of the …
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I was born a collector,” says Abdo Ayoub, the man who has put together the world’s largest collection of Lebanese Lira notes. Since 1985 the former Sleep Comfort co-owner has …
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The above quote from Plato has never rung more true. At a time when perception is stronger than reality, the people who can tell the stories and influence public opinion …
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Aid is big business. The wealthy donor governments that belong to the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development together give around $120 billion annually. In addition to the United Nations, …
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What does luxury powerhouse Louis Vuitton do as designers step away from haute couture and multi-national brands file for bankruptcy? They throw a party – several in fact. Still basking …
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There are few markets more obstinate to penetration than the automotive industry. To compete with the giants of East and West — Korea and Japan on one side, Europe and …