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What is this website?

The Beirut Spring is a blog that is interested in the Lebanese society and its politics. Sometimes, The Beirut Spring (a.k.a: BS), writes about general stuff from the Middle East and about topics like Islam and the West.

Who writes here?

My name is Mustapha. I am 29 years old. I am originally from Tripoli, Lebanon, but I now live and work outside of Lebanon. I have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and another in Graphic Design, both from the American University Of Beirut.

I’m happily married, I speak four languages, I play squash, dance the Salsa and I like to think of myself as a computer geek.

What are your political affiliations?

I am not affiliated with any political movement; although I do have a set of strong believes and I support the politicians who most represent them.

I believe in a sovereign and independent Lebanon. I also believe in an eventual peace with Israel based on the principle of land for peace. I am skeptical of pan Arabism, except when it means liberalizing trade.

I support a bicameral Lebanese house, where the MPs are voted for regardless of their sect, and where a few powerful senators represent the concerns of minority groups.

I believe in free societies and free markets. I also believe in the individual’s economic rights, so I am skeptical of big government. I believe that women have the rights to choose the kind of life they want to live, from picking husbands to aborting young fetuses.

I also believe in the importance of civil marriage and I think it’s very silly that some people have to travel to Cyprus to tie the knot