Blogging Lebanon
since 2005
Blogging Lebanon since 2005
Tony Badran (of Across The Bay fame) argues in NowLebanon that Syria is overplaying its hand by betting too much on Obama’s cautiousness and involving itself too deeply with Hezbollah:
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 2, 2010
Friend Elias Muhanna of Qifa Nabki lists “Five Thoughts on Turkey and the Flotilla Crisis” that I recommend you read.Here’s a sixth thought which was implied but perhaps Elias was a bit shy to make:6- Many arabs are craving a strong SUNNI leader to emerge as a counter-part to the bombastic Ahmadinejad of Iran. Mr Erdogan’s Turkey is in a way the perfect antidote to Khomeini’s Iran because it provides a model of free-trade internationalism, strong backbone and an anti-Israel fire that is still very much alive in the bellies of most (Sunni) Arabs.
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 2, 2010
What a great insight from Amos Oz in the New York Times today. This can also apply to Hezbollah:
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 2, 2010
How will The Beirut Spring change? Let me count the ways: More recommendations, more links, less dissertations.As you probably noticed by now, this blog has been on a hiatus for a while. I’ve mentioned the reasons before, but it’s a combination of personal life, back-to-normal Lebanese politics and Twitter (What? You haven’t followed me yet? Do it right now!)Every now and then, I have something to say, an elaborate point to make. But in the mean time, this blog remains idle. How can this be fixed? I always have rants to let out, links to share, recommendations to make, but most of the time, Twitter is more than enough for that.
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 2, 2010
“Protecting” the Arabic language risks missing the entire points of languages and the modern Lebanese Identity.
Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 1, 2010
Mr. Hariri’s Legacy is secure. Now is the time to rethink how February 14 is celebrated every year.
Mustapha Hamoui · Feb 15, 2010
The sorry state of Lebanese activists who want to separate the state from religion.
Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 16, 2009
Can an outrage over women’s treatment in the law create successful single-issue politicians?
Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 9, 2009
After almost 4 months of labor, a Lebanese government is finally born. I hope that as Prime Minister Hariri said, this government would be one of performance, not of care taking. Amen to that. Here’s to seeing good results soon.
Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 9, 2009