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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 ...
Judge Abboud Warns Against Complete Collapse of Judicial System
This Is Beirut 2023-12-08 12:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The President of the Higher Judiciary Council (HJC), Judge Souheil Abboud, highlighted numerous challenges confronting the Lebanese judiciary. During a conference organized by the Francophone Network of Judicial Councils (Réseau francophone des conseils de la magistrature judiciaire) (RFCMJ) at the French Court of Cassation in Paris, Judge ...
Near East: Is the Two-State Solution Still Possible?
Ali A. Hamadé 2023-12-21 19:28 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Since the outbreak of the war between Israel and Hamas on October 7, the possibility of conflict resolution in the near future remains remote. The proposition of a two-state solution, often presented as the ideal option in theory, encounters practical obstacles that make its attainment complex and uncertain. This theory was raised by US President ...
Education, Against All Odds (2/4) – The Sadr Family, in the School of Dignity
Maxime Pluvinet 2024-01-24 15:28 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Imam Moussa Sadr, the former spiritual leader of the Lebanese Shiite community, mysteriously disappeared during a visit to Libya in 1978. He remains in the memory of the Lebanese as the main figure who championed the cause of dignity for Lebanese Shiites. Born in 1928 in Qom, Iran, this Shiite religious leader, holding the title of Sayyed (borne ...
“Hungry Madrid In Better Form But Barça Strong”, Xavi
This Is Beirut 2024-01-13 16:43 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez admitted Saturday that "hungry" rivals Real Madrid are in better form but insisted his side are strong and can retain the Spanish Super Cup. The Spanish giants do battle in Sunday's Clasico final in Saudi Arabia, a repeat of last year's showdown in which the Catalans excelled to lift the first trophy of Xavi's ...
Salah Rescues Egypt as Nigeria Draw and Ghana Lose at Cup of Nations
This Is Beirut 2024-01-15 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Mohamed Salah saved Egypt from an embarrassing defeat in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, while Nigeria were held by Equatorial Guinea despite Victor Osimhen getting on the scoresheet. Ghana were also in action in Abidjan and suffered a shock 2-1 loss to Cape Verde as three nations with 14 AFCON titles between them all ...
Kate Moss Celebrates Her 50th: A Supermodel's Milestone Birthday
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-15 13:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
British supermodel Kate Moss, an icon of the “Cool Britannia” era of the 1990s, reaches a milestone as she turns 50 this Tuesday, continuing to captivate the nation with her enduring allure. Despite her reluctance to acknowledge the significant birthday, as she revealed in a candid interview with 'The Times' last September, the media has been ...
Why Is Iran Upholding a Precarious Calm in Lebanon?
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-01-16 14:56 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Iranian poise and restraint prevailing on the Lebanese front may raise questions, especially given the recent escalation in the region following the Kerman attack. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard accused the groups behind the attack of having Israeli ties and undergoing training in northern Iraq, justifying the assault on Erbil. However, ...
January Is Not Over Yet, So Happy New Year… 1984!
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-01-22 11:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
“Where have your Monday columns gone?” several people have asked me. Those posts that recounted the improbable adventures of the sexagenarians in a world just as improbable. I acknowledged that I lacked the typical lightness of those kinds of writings... due to the spirit of the times, no doubt… So, as I pick up my pen in this year, 2024, ...
‘Jamilat’: The Feminine Nude as an Icon
2024-01-22 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Renowned painter Jamil Molaeb marks his grand return to the Janine Rubeiz Gallery from January 9 to February 23 with a striking exhibition titled Jamilat, celebrating the feminine nude. In Jamil Molaeb's collection, the female body is set against a natural backdrop, positioned at the center of the canvas as if at the universe's core. This becomes ...
Economic Organizations Call on MPs to Vote for the Budget With Amendments
This Is Beirut 2024-01-22 18:23 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Economic organizations called on MPs on Monday to vote for the budget with its amendments to avoid having it be promulgated by decree. On the eve of Parliament's general sessions scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday to examine the draft budget for fiscal year 2024, the economic organizations issued a statement in which they called on MPs and ...
Memorandum to the Biden Administration: Lebanon
David Hale 2024-01-23 16:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The arrival of a new American ambassador in Beirut can mark a new style in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy there. However, it is good to remember that policies are set in Washington, not at embassies. As the talented new American ambassador, Lisa Johnson, settles in, it is an opportune moment to consider how the team in Washington should ...
Editorial – Tel Aviv-Tehran: A Waltz With the Irrational
Michel Touma 2024-01-24 11:51 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The "cockfight" between irrationality and pragmatism on the regional political-diplomatic stage, and consequently, on the local scene, is in full swing. Regrettably, for decades, it has been the Lebanese, Palestinian and even Israeli populations who have borne the brunt of this ongoing struggle. This race against time between political maneuvers ...
"Inside Us", An Exhibition by Philippe Farhat at Cheriff Tabet
Zeina Nader 2024-03-23 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cheriff Tabet Gallery opens its elegant space in Achrafieh to showcase the art of Philippe Farhat in a solo exhibition titled Inside Us. Philippe Farhat, a painter and interior designer based in Beirut, also teaches art at several institutions. He probes the intimacy of the soul, revisiting neglected childhood dreams and often challenging ...
Vintage Doesn’t Die: Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn, From Dance to Lens
2024-03-24 17:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Encompassing-nearly-150-prints-spanning-from-1935-to-1955-the-_Lisa-Fonssagrives-Penn-fashion.mp3"][/audio] Encompassing nearly 150 prints spanning from 1935 to 1955, the "Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn, fashion icon" exhibition showcases the golden age of ...
Yemen Claims Joint Strike with Iran and Hezbollah on Southern Israel
This is Beirut 01/04 11:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Yemen’s armed forces on Wednesday announced a new round of attacks targeting what they described as “sensitive Israeli positions” in southern Israel in coordination with Iran and Hezbollah. The operation, described as the third phase of an ongoing military campaign, involved the launch of ballistic missiles, according to a ...
Germany Held by Ukraine in Euro Warm-Up
This Is Beirut 2024-06-04 12:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Germany were held to a 0-0 draw by Ukraine as the European Championship hosts lacked a cutting edge at a sold out Max-Morlock stadium in Nuremberg. More than 44,000 fans were in jovial mood at kick-off, expecting that Germany, which have rediscovered their form under Julian Nagelsmann, put on a show less than two weeks before they start Euro ...
Sacred Music of Poulenc: A Must-See Concert
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-21 14:03 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The USJ Choir presents an exceptional concert dedicated to the sacred music of Francis Poulenc, featuring soprano Yara Kasti and the Jeunesses musicales du Liban Orchestra. The Choir of Saint-Joseph University (USJ) in Beirut invites you to an exceptional musical event celebrating the sacred music of Francis Poulenc, one of the most ...
Sigmund Freud: ‘The Essence of the Family Is a Murder’
David Sahyoun 2024-05-22 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Every-week-we-invite-you-to-explore-a-striking-quote-from-a-great-psychoanalyst-to-reveal-its-1.mp3"][/audio] Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often ...
Builders, Destroyers, and the Collateral Damage Affair
Nicolas Sbeih 2024-05-23 12:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In societies, it is customary to find two categories of people or entities: builders and destroyers. Generally, this distinction tends to be nuanced and subject to debate. But not in our case. Here, everything is clear. There is a category that we take pride in when we see them inaugurate a hotel, a factory, or a business — essentially creating ...
Nadal Bidding to Avoid Early French Open Exit
This Is Beirut 2024-05-26 21:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Rafael Nadal admits that he will be facing "one of the toughest opponents possible" when he plays Alexander Zverev in the French Open first round on Monday. This year's event was expected to be the 14-time champion's farewell to Roland Garros, but he has since insisted he could not confirm "100 percent" it would be his last appearance. Nadal has ...
Nadal Out of Possible Last French Open, Swiatek Through
This Is Beirut 2024-05-27 22:14 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Rafael Nadal's illustrious French Open career came to a likely end with his first ever defeat in the opening round by Alexander Zverev on Monday, after Iga Swiatek made a winning start in her bid for a fourth title. Nadal matched world number four Zverev for long periods on a packed Court Philippe Chatrier, but slipped to a 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 ...
Freud: 'Happiness Is a Child’s Dream Realized in Adulthood'
David Sahyoun 2024-05-29 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative, formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of psychoanalytic ...
The Sistine Chapel Choir Enchants Abu Dhabi
This Is Beirut 2024-05-31 16:36 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On May 30, 2024, the Abu Dhabi Festival and the Apostolic Nunciature to the United Arab Emirates offered the public a memorable evening with the Arab premiere of the prestigious Sistine Chapel Choir at St. Francis Church in the Abrahamic Family House. On May 30, a musical event of historical significance took place under the benevolent gaze of ...
Alternative Payment Methods: A Global Rise
Liliane Mokbel 2024-06-02 13:19 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Card payments are no longer the only and main consumers’ option. Bank cards are steadily giving way to alternative payment methods. This is a global trend, and Lebanon is no exception; for instance, electronic wallets are gaining significant popularity. The range of options keeps growing. In the coming years, there will be less cash and fewer ...
Jacques Lacan: “There Is No Sexual Relationship”
David Sahyoun 2024-06-12 11:53 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of psychoanalytic ...
The American Peace Proposal and the Intricacies of an Ongoing War
2024-05-20 08:46 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
US President Joe Biden has seized on the ongoing war to offer a peace deal that dovetails with a finalized regional strategic understanding between the United States and Saudi Arabia. The settlement of the current conflict should be part of a new strategic vision that aims at extracting the Middle East from the Iranian stranglehold, ...
The Artistic Portraits of Mario Zaher
Fabienne Touma 2024-06-14 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanese artist Mario Zaher presents his first solo exhibition, “You, Me and Everyone in Between,” on June 20, at the newly opened gallery in Gemmayzeh, Gemspace. Mario Zaher has nurtured a growing passion for art, drawing, and colors since his childhood. It was through his academic journey in interior design at the Holy Spirit ...
‘Expressions of Diversity’: An Artistic Journey by Artists of Beirut
2024-06-15 10:41 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
From June 20 to June 30 2024, Arthaus Beirut hosts an exceptional exhibition organized by Artists of Beirut. This happening celebrates diversity and female talent in the Lebanese artistic world. Arthaus Beirut in Gemmayze hosts the remarkable 'Expressions of Diversity' exhibition. Organized by Artists of Beirut, this event features works by 13 ...
Françoise Hardy: The Timeless Icon of Parisian Fashion
Juliana Breidy 2024-06-16 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Françoise Hardy, the eternal symbol of the Parisienne, has always been an inexhaustible muse for the fashion world. Her style, a subtle balance between a baby doll look and an androgynous touch, left a lasting impression and continues to inspire generations of designers and enthusiasts. When she appeared on the music scene in the 1960s, ...