Every new year I like to write an article reflecting on the year past, and where things are headed. In this article I write the year Lebanon experience, and voice my thoughts about it.
What Is The Problem With Lebanon’s Justice System
Lebanon's Palace of Justice (image source) Earlier in the week, Interior Minister Mohamad Fahmi made a bold statement. In a televised interview Fahmi claimed that, “95% of judges in Lebanon are corrupt”. His remarks sparked outrage. So much so, that the Higher Judicial council in Lebanon is looking to seek legal actions against him. That … Continue reading What Is The Problem With Lebanon’s Justice System
Is Lebanon’s Banking Sector Truly Beyond Salvation?
Lebanese Banks have transformed to a sealed steel safe. (photo taken from Financial Times Report) I've never been a financial wizard. Let me rephrase that. I’ve never gotten along with numbers. I’m not bad with numbers. I can do mental math. But once you start with the financial jargon and banking concepts, my mind will … Continue reading Is Lebanon’s Banking Sector Truly Beyond Salvation?
Lebanon Fuel Crisis Explained
Lebanon's fuel crisis provided a darkness that foreshadows where the country is headed.
Lebanon’s Hara-Kiri
Art by Mouna Bassil Sehnaoui (Instagram @sehnaouimouna) A few things I’ve learned in this crazy experience called being a Lebanese. One, it’s common practice that we glamorize our resiliency. What we refuse to acknowledge is that we are resilient to a fault. And when that’s the case it becomes less about resilience and more about … Continue reading Lebanon’s Hara-Kiri
