Speaker: Fawwaz Traboulsi, American University of Beirut
Chair: Fawaz Gerges, LSE
With few comprehensive histories of Lebanon, Professor Fawwaz Traboulsi's 'A History of Modern Lebanon, which weaves together more than five centuries of the country's social, political, cultural and economic history, has become a go-to reference for anyone who wants to unders ... Show More
Aug 2021
Mark Farha, "Lebanon: The Rise and Fall of a Secular State under Siege" (Cambridge UP, 2019)
Why has secularism faced such challenges in the Middle East and in Lebanon in particular? In light of dominating headlines about the spread of sectarianism and the so-called death of Arab secularism, Mark Farha addresses the need for a thorough examination of the history of secul ... Show More
54m 51s
Apr 2019
Episode 43 - Historical Figures: Fouad Chehab
The discussion on Fouad Chehab begins at 10:06.
In the fourth edition of our historical figures’ series, Nizar and Ben analyze the life and legacy of Fouad Chehab, the army commander turned Lebanese president, who in his presidency from 1958 to 1964 enacted a reform agenda that t ... Show More
40m 52s
Oct 2023
HICHAM SAFIEDDINE | Banking on the State: Lebanon's Economic Rise & Fall
<p>In conversation with Professor Hicham Safieddine, we get to grips with Lebanon’s banking system. He walks us through the history of central banks, who Lebanon’s Barons of Banking were, and how Lebanon’s banking sector got to where it is today. We reflect on Beirut’s economy an ... Show More
1h 11m
Oct 2023
FreshEd #207 – Citizenship education in Lebanon (Bassel Akar)
Given the recent events in Palestine, I thought it would be a good time to revisit this episode on Lebanon. We'll be back soon with new episodes. --
What does citizenship education look like in a country affected by armed conflict and economic crises?
My guest today, Bassel Akar, ... Show More
30m 8s
Oct 2020
The end of the Lebanese Civil War
On October 13th 1990, the Syrian airforce pushed their most outspoken opponent in Lebanon, General Michel Aoun, to take refuge in the French embassy in Beirut, ending the last chapter of Lebanon's bitter 15-year civil war. Veteran Lebanese journalist Hanna Anbar told Louise Hidal ... Show More
8m 59s