The received wisdom goes something like this: Tourism is a mainstay of the Lebanese economy, and the country, rich in history, climate and culture, could attract even more tourists if …
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Leaders
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Across all types of societies and political systems, the objective of choosing a leader is to designate the best person for the job out of a pool of eligible candidates. …
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If five men in a car had only moments to escape a tornado approaching in the rear view mirror, the last thing you would expect them to do would be …
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When the top representatives of the world’s international bodies arrived in Beirut last month, they had a clear message to convey. UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres and Anthony …
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With the recent slew of bombings further entangling Lebanon in the Syrian civil war, political violence insurance in the country is becoming increasingly sought after, as hotels, banks and malls …
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If Lebanese parliamentarians were school children, they would long ago have been expelled en masse. Far from merely forgetting to do their homework, they have been skipping class for an …
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If five men in a car had only moments to escape a tornado approaching in the rear view mirror, the last thing you would expect them to do would be …
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The coming few months will witness the reopening of Sanayeh Garden, the first green space in Beirut to be renovated through a public-private scheme. In a city overgrown with concrete, …
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Nearly a third of Lebanese are estimated to live below the poverty line. This phenomenon cuts across sectarian divisions: destitution knows no religion or nationality (see photo essay). Many of …
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A belief in freedom of speech has led many good journalists to adopt as their maxim what French philosopher Voltaire once supposedly said: “I disapprove of what you say, but …