The latest issue of The Economist has a helpful, nuanced and aptly-titled 4-page briefing on the events that took place in Lebanon in the last three years. Also, while you’re at it, you should check their leader on the current situation…
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I guess I’m one of the “dummies” this article is aimed at. I found it useful for organizing events and explaining the incredible twists and turns so common with loyalties in Lebanon. The society has to take a lot of blame for the screwed up situation. The politicians are just the mirror image of the people.
Hello, my name is Mustapha and I blog in The Beirut Spring about Lebanese society and politics. I started in February 2005 after the killing of P.M. Rafik Hariri.
I guess I’m one of the “dummies” this article is aimed at. I found it useful for organizing events and explaining the incredible twists and turns so common with loyalties in Lebanon. The society has to take a lot of blame for the screwed up situation. The politicians are just the mirror image of the people.