
ISSUE ONE | THE RISE

In the first issue of the first ever digital magazine for the Lebanese diaspora, we introduce a wide range of initial topics that captivated us during this tumultuous time – from activism through art to parliament’s staggering inaction to working from home in Beirut during a pandemic.
Judge’s Dismissal Casts Further Doubt on Port Investigation Legitimacy
Six months have passed since one of the biggest non-nuclear...
Beyond Dams: Turning to Alternative Solutions for Water in Lebanon
Author’s Note: For a country the size of Lebanon, hosting...
Lebanon’s Parliament During a Year of Collapses and Crises: Lack of Vision, Populism, Inertia, and Buying Time for a Crumbling House of Cards
Legislative Lethargy and Low Productivity The Parliament held 8 sessions...
Levantine Strolls: A Fresh Take on Lebanon’s Finest
Editor’s note: Just in case it doesn’t go without saying,...
Inconsistent Lockdown Policies Thrust Lebanon Deeper into COVID Crisis
Domestic Virus Updates The world is one year removed...
Lockdown Lifestyle: Staying Connected in the Homeland
Set up your workspace: Designate an area at home where...
Fann w Fenjen: Ivan Debs
Foreword: Art in all its forms offers an exploration...
The Cash Crunch: An Expats’ Liquidity Handbook
Remittances into Lebanon Bank-Only Transfers Local Lebanese “fresh fund” accounts...