An episode discussing the one year anniversary of the Assad regime's fall, the emotions felt in Sassine Square that day, what closure looks like moving ahead and what remains in Lebanon's control
With Youmna Gemayel, daughter of Bachir Gemayel.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:04 Emotions
4:51 Closure
8:23 Spirit of March 14
10:58 A year later
13:23 Out of & in our control
15:55 National unity
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An episode discussing the one year anniversary of the Assad regime's fall, the emotions felt in Sassine Square that day, what closure looks like moving ahead and what remains in Lebanon's control
With Youmna Gemayel, daughter of Bachir Gemayel.
The podcast is only made possible through listener and viewer donations.
Please help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:
https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut
Or donating through our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan
Subscribe to our YouTube channel and your preferred audio platform.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter:
@thebeirutbanyan
And check out our website:
www.beirutbanyan.com
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:04 Emotions
4:51 Closure
8:23 Spirit of March 14
10:58 A year later
13:23 Out of & in our control
15:55 National unity
An episode discussing the Lebanese army's role and limitations, prospects of economic recovery alongside an ever-expanding cash economy, and general expectations regarding next year's parliamentary elections.
With economist and Arab News columnist Nadim Shehadi.
The podcast is only made possible through listener and viewer donations.
Please help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:
https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut
Or donating through our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan
Subscribe to our YouTube channel and your preferred audio platform.
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@thebeirutbanyan
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www.beirutbanyan.com
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:52 The Lebanese army
10:57 Political impasse
14:43 1980s & local militias
18:01 US pressure on government
20:15 Chances of disarmament
22:55 Iranian regime’s positioning
24:38 Beirut One conference
28:49 Timing
31:29 Description & solution
35:50 Beirut as a geography
40:40 Cash economy & Qard el Hassan
47:12 Captive wealth
49:47 Election expectation & diaspora
52:57 Seeking solutions abroad
The Beirut Banyan
An episode discussing the one year anniversary of the Assad regime's fall, the emotions felt in Sassine Square that day, what closure looks like moving ahead and what remains in Lebanon's control
With Youmna Gemayel, daughter of Bachir Gemayel.
The podcast is only made possible through listener and viewer donations.
Please help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:
https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut
Or donating through our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan
Subscribe to our YouTube channel and your preferred audio platform.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter:
@thebeirutbanyan
And check out our website:
www.beirutbanyan.com
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:04 Emotions
4:51 Closure
8:23 Spirit of March 14
10:58 A year later
13:23 Out of & in our control
15:55 National unity
