ISSUE TWO | FLIP THE SCRIPT
As daily life in the homeland deteriorates beyond recognition, we all feel nostalgia for a bygone Lebanon that never really existed. The romanticized dream of what our society once was, however, pales in comparison to the Lebanon we have the potential to build. Join us in flipping the script on those who would rather we stayed silent. Sometimes the darkest times illuminate the brightest ideas.
Mount Hermon: What’s Next for Lebanon’s Newest Nature Reserve
Lebanon’s identity resides largely in the uniqueness of its geographical location and the diversity of its landscapes. From the thin coastal plain to the summits
A Call for Active Citizen Lobbying in Lebanon’s Electricity Sector
EDL Power Rationing and the Parallel Network of Micro Monopolies The Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990) was a major turning point which presented severe consequences on
The Economic and Financial Collapse of the Once-Called “Paris of the Middle East”
Lebanon is facing a multi-faceted crisis and many geopolitical challenges. The fiscal deficit, balance of payment deficit, unsustainable public debt, currency collapse, and historic financial
Mental Health Crisis on the Rise: A Pandemic of a Different Kind
Editor’s note: Your mental health is important; do not ignore it. We urge you to seek help or talk to someone. If you are suffering
A City Draped in White
Saints are quiet in their mountaintops, Trees are hardened ash, Buildings have lost their colors, Shrapnel rests in the garden, Flags remain hoisted high, on
Anghami’s Meteoric Rise: A Chat with Co-Founders Eddy Maroun and Elie Habib
From their earliest founding days in 2012, to their recent merger and New York Stock Exchange listing, Eddy Maroun and Elie Habib continue to oversee
What The Tech is Going On with Lebanese Startups?
Technology has evolved from a mere tool or product that performs a certain task to a service that is reshaping the way we communicate, work,
Engage, Embrace, Empathize: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy in Lebanon
In between conversations of failing economies and flailing politicians, the COVID-19 crisis continues to be one of the most critical threats to the welfare of
Dear Nostalgia: Adra Kandil’s Visual Letters to a Place That Never Was
Embodying a hybrid world of alternate realities, Lebanese visual artist, Adra Kandil (aka “Dear Nostalgia” online), uses photography, collages, typography, and digital montages to blend modern-day truths
Displaced Syrian Communities in Lebanon : A Crisis Within a Crisis
Author’s note : It goes without saying that Lebanon and all of the people living on its territory are facing the hardest of times. They are
Levantine Strolls: A Fresh Take on Lebanon’s Finest in the North
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The Future of Tourism in Lebanon and Our Responsibility as Tourists and Locals
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A Window to the Alternatives
Question Regarding the Tripoli Clashes Events in Tripoli have been, are, and will remain heated if no action is taken. In 2021, at least one
The Roadmap to an Independent Judiciary
The October 17 revolution sparked an awakening in the judicial landscape. After an initial indifference towards the judiciary, there was a common perception during the
Tripoli: The Forgotten Bride of the Mediterranean
Tripoli, a city located in the north of Lebanon and home to over 700,000 citizens, is Lebanon’s poorest city. It has suffered years of neglect