Where Do We Go Now?

Nicolas Sbeih 2023-12-13 19:44 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Nadine Labaki, in her eponymous film, found the answer while we are still struggling. Suppose, which is possible, that the situation does not improve for a while, with a gradual disappearance of the state and its services, a government handicapped without a president, and a Hezbollah that is malfunctioning and proliferating. What should be done ...

It’s the Politics, Stupid!

Nicolas Sbeih 2023-12-05 18:49 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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This column is known for its scathing critiques but is not accustomed to delivering insults. Nevertheless, the expression in the title has a history: During Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, his campaign strategist created three slogans, including "It’s the Economy, Stupid" (addressing his rivals), meaning that everything revolves ...