Blogging Lebanon
since 2005
Blogging Lebanon since 2005
The Future Movement’s stance was politically important for Mr. Hariri, but it won’t be a major hurdle to the formation of a new government.
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 5, 2008
Enemies and friends are Rushing to give the jilted General consolation prizes. Will that be enough to calm his sense of bitterness?
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 3, 2008
We have spoken at length about how Iran’s influence is growing in the region, but a 5-point summing up of their tactics will do no harm, right?
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 1, 2008
A loyal, thick-skinned and safe pair of hands with no political aspirations is what March 14 wants right now.
Mustapha Hamoui · May 28, 2008
The Lebanese pop artist (who’s a fan of Hassan Nassrallah) celebrates the election of a new president her own way (h/t j.k). This gives you an idea about the wave of new songs that will hit the Lebanese airwaves soon.
Mustapha Hamoui · May 27, 2008
The word that the Doha accord completely avoided will be the most contentious issue in the formation of a new government.
Mustapha Hamoui · May 23, 2008
Here’s a comparison I found at Blogging Beirut between the 2000 and the 2008 electoral laws for Beirut. As you can notice, the changes are obviously aimed at Mr. Hariri by lumping most of the Sunnis in one district and carving 2 smaller districts for minorities:
Mustapha Hamoui · May 23, 2008
Just a few words about the development of this blog and other miscellany for the new readers
Mustapha Hamoui · May 22, 2008
Lebanese veteran pundit Rajeh El Khoury suspects a grand regional bargain behind the Doha accord.
Mustapha Hamoui · May 22, 2008
“If I had wings I’d fly straight to Qatar and kiss their rulers one by one to thank them”Female Lebanese shopkeeper whose central Beirut store will be open soon for business. (Via Future TV.)
Mustapha Hamoui · May 22, 2008