Killing Sleiman’s Would-be Successor

As usual, today’s Beirut bombing carries many layers of symbolism.

Mustapha Hamoui · Dec 12, 2007

Are You Tuning Out The Crisis?

I just read an article in the IHT that made me chuckle: “Lebanese frustrated with politicians increasingly try to tune out crisis”.

Mustapha Hamoui · Dec 11, 2007

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The Fawnfest Begins

While the coronation process slugs through its political birth, the people known in Lebanon as bayyideen wijj have begun hanging their fawning expressions of joy at the upcoming presidency of Gen Michel Sleiman. Here’s a bunch of banners I found while driving in Tripoli.

Mustapha Hamoui · Dec 7, 2007

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Are March 14 Supporters Being Immature?

The battle is not over yet and it is irresponsible for us to indulge in our feelings of bitterness and disappointment.

Mustapha Hamoui · Dec 3, 2007

Before & After Pictures. Opposition’s Turnout.

Yesterday, the opposition wanted to celebrate 1 year of their occupation of central Beirut by staging a celebration and hoping to attract as much people as possible. As Annahar’s cheeky camera shows, that wasn’t even remotely the case. For reasons ranging from loss of traction to Sleiman’s unexpected candidacy, the turnout was embarrassingly bleak.

Mustapha Hamoui · Dec 2, 2007

Why Did Hariri And Jumblat Make A U-Turn?

Lee Smith, a man who knows a good deal about Lebanon and who has visited our country many times, wrote a piece in the Weekly Standard on why March 14 is now accepting Mr. Suleiman’s Presidency.

Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 30, 2007

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Sleiman Enjoys Wide popular Support

The people in Lebanon seem to be thrilled by the prospect of a Sleiman Presidency.

Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 30, 2007

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Opening Up To Michel Sleiman

Foreboding lets some March 14 members accept the candidacy of the Army’s chief.

Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 28, 2007

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Note

By the time you read this post, I will have just Landed in Lebanon. I will try to keep an eye on the situation up close and keep you updated. It might take me a bit to adjust though, so I hope you bare with me. Thank you for taking the time to read this blog.

Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 27, 2007

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7 Reasons Why Syria’s Annapolis Attendance Is Inconsequential

With a lot of talk of bringing Syria in “from the cold” and “thawing” of the relationship between Washington and Damascus, it is time to summarize once and for all why Syria’s attendance in the Annapolis conference is meaningless.

Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 26, 2007

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