Bashar’s Secret Code

Does the Syrian president really send secret messages to his Lebanese allies?

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 31, 2008

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What’s Happening In Iraq?

How can the confrontation between the Maliki government and the Mahdi Army be best characterized?

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 30, 2008

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An Arab League With Teeth?

Should the Arab League of nations be able to punish its misbehaving members ?

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 30, 2008

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Beirutspring Mobile on m.beirutspring.com

You can now access the mobile version of this blog on m.beirutspring.com. This includes an Iphone version (complete with an app icon!) for those of you who are waiting in line and can’t wait to get your BS fix.If you do check it out, I’d love to have your feedback!** Update: Mobile servers are being upgraded so there’s no access at the moment **

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 29, 2008

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Good Censorship, Bad Censorship ?

Are all forms of censorship wrong? Are there some that are more permissible than others?NowLebanon points out the difference between censoring the DaVinci Code and censoring Persepolis:

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 29, 2008

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What’s With All The Lebanese Flags?

Am I the only one who noticed a disproportionate amount of Lebanese flags behind Mr. Seniora as he addressed the Arab countries?

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 29, 2008

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A New, Less Hawkish Israeli Lobby In Washington?

Could there be such a thing as a good Israeli Lobby ?

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 27, 2008

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What P.M. Seniora Will Say This Evening

According to an Alhayat leak, P.M Seniora will, in his major evening address to the Arab summit, state the two big reasons why Lebanon is not attending in addition to a list of “unresolved issues” with the Syrians. The leak also contains a test balloon for the Arabs.

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 27, 2008

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Watch Persepolis For Free (Update: Movie Unbanned)

There’s something paradoxical about the way bans work. For example, if it weren’t for the shenanigans of the Iranian cultural chief enforcer in Lebanon, many Lebanese would have never heard of the award-winning cartoon that scares the mullahs more than American warships. **Update: I’m getting reports that the minister of interior, a March 14 loyalist, has overturned the ban. I will therefore no longer include a downloadable version of the movie , but I’ll keep the online version below. More From Almustaqbal ** This is why, in the spirit of brotherhood in curiosity, and until our government freedom fighters release the hostage flick to the wider public, I invite you to watch Persepolis right here, right now:

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 27, 2008

Promoting “Dignity”

American Democracy promotion is so last decade. But fear not, there’s a new American promotion-du-jour for the Middle East in store, Obama style.

Mustapha Hamoui · Mar 25, 2008