Two years after the Beirut Port Explosion and The Victim’s parents are still waiting for justice
Two years after the Beirut Port Explosion, no one has yet provided an explanation for how or why the ammonium nitrate ignited. Nobody has been held liable for leaving the dangerous cargo close to residential areas or for the disaster that resulted from it. Lebanon’s political class is determined to erase yet another one of its crime scenes: the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Demolishing the silos will put a nail in the coffin of a stalled investigation into the blast. Will the families of the victims have peace and justice? What changed from two years till now?
Two years after the Beirut Port Explosion, Will the families of the victims have peace and justice?
Two years after the Beirut Port Explosion, no one has yet provided an explanation for how or why the ammonium nitrate ignited. Nobody has been held liable for leaving the dangerous cargo close to residential areas or for the disaster that resulted from it. Lebanon’s political class is determined to erase yet another one of its crime scenes: the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Demolishing the silos will put a nail in the coffin of a stalled investigation into the blast. Will the families of the victims have peace and justice? What changed from two years till now?
Post- 2022 Lebanese Parliamentary Elections: Lessons Learned
Speculation regarding whether or not the configuration of the new parliament foretold a more promising future for the troubled nation started as soon as the results of Lebanon’s legislative elections on May 15 were released by the ministry of interior. While some of the results show promising developments and progress, other details show that much more change is still required to put the nation on a stable path to recovery. A closer look at the results of the 2022 elections reveals that the commitment of hundreds of thousands of voters and the relentless efforts of Lebanon’s diaspora groups actually led to some important breakthroughs in a context of restrained electoral competition. What are the lessons learned from the election?
The Lebanese Presidential Elections & the Role of External Players
Further political tension is anticipated as a result of the upcoming presidential election, which must be held by October 31, 2022. Historically, this event resulted in a protracted crisis. Can the Iranian-backed candidates still prevail in light of recent parliamentary seat changes? Will the opposition parties be successful in electing a candidate?
Post – 2022 Lebanese Parliamentary Elections: Lessons Learned
The parliamentary elections in Lebanon marked a turning point in the nation’s destiny after three years of economic and political unrest. The newly elected parliament will establish the nation’s next administration, decide who will lead the republic, and determine the nation’s financial and economic future. A closer look at the results of the 2022 elections reveals that the commitment of hundreds of thousands of voters and the relentless efforts of Lebanon’s diaspora groups actually led to some important breakthroughs in a context of restrained electoral competition. Was it a transparent election? What should be changed in the upcoming elections and what should be retained?
The Negotiations on the Lebanese Israeli Maritime Border
Lebanon was nearing agreement with Israel over a maritime dispute involving offshore gas fields, but the cash-strapped country still faces an uphill struggle toward unlocking potential hydrocarbon riches, analysts say. What will happen now that Israel rejected the negotiation deal with Lebanon?
Federalism or Decentralization: The Appropriate Governance System in Lebanon
Decentralization and Federalism have been recurrent themes in Lebanese politics for many years. Administrative changes are part of the first, whereas political changes are part of the second. Decentralization is still seen as one of the primary reforms that has not yet occurred in a nation where even minute details may swiftly escalate into significant issues. Which one is more able to implement?