The Beirut Banyan

Outtakes from an interview on my New Lines piece following Hassan Nasrallah's death titled "Dust Over Dahiyeh". Link to article: https://newlinesmag.com/spotlight/hassan-nasrallah-the-killing-of-a-killer/ The podcast is only made possible through listener and viewer donations. Please help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our...

POINT COUNTERPOINT - Episode 2 An exchange on political affairs impacting Lebanon and the Middle East, with a unique vantage point from Beirut. Co-hosted by Bashshar Haydar (professor of philosophy at AUB) and Michael Young (senior editor at Carnegie’s Middle East Center and editor of Diwan) - both Beirut-based analysts sharing their nuanced perspectives while honing in on disagreements. Episode 2...

From a panel that took place in late November 2013, with the presence of Switzerland and Austria’s then-ambassadors to Lebanon. Including some of my father’s last words on the fundamental need for neutrality, 1701’s necessity, what neutralization actually means and how it worked (albeit briefly) in the 1950s & 60s. We should have no role in regional war other than shielding ourselves from its ripp...

On all that is happening in Beirut's southern suburbs, southern Lebanon and the region vis-a-vis Israel and Iran. Along with absent Lebanese diplomacy and the upcoming port blast anniversary. The podcast is only made possible through listener and viewer donations. Please help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page...

Recorded Monday, 29 July. Reflecting on escalation between Hezbollah and Israel and deliberately staying in Beirut throughout the conflict. With predictions on post Majd Al Shams retaliation by Israel and a potential response by Hezbollah, along with thinking through worst case scenarios and red lines that have yet to be crossed. Also includes a look part on August 4, 2020 and the upcoming port bl...

Reflecting on the ongoing Hezbollah-Israel war in southern Lebanon and its impact on daily life away from the battlefield. Looking back on periods of relative calm vs manageable instability, the long-term political and societal impact of failed governance, false economies and tourism destinations like Batroun, and an acceptance of impunity and injustice on the port blast's upcoming anniversary. Wi...

Three updated scenarios for what could play out in the near term for Lebanon.

Reflecting on the July 2006 War and UNSCR 1701 eighteen years later, during a time of escalation and regional war's expansion. Looking back on humanitarian assistance in times of emergency and crisis, the Lebanese government's negotiating role in helping shape UNSCR 1701, a return to border conflict and battlefield over armistice and deterrence and the lack of state agency bringing us closer to He...

Episode 405: The War Photographer A journey into memories of growing up along Beirut's demarcation line during the Lebanese civil war, a professional pursuit of conflict photography across the region and the difficult journey of mental health awareness and personal recovery. With Patrick Baz - award-winning photojournalist and photographer, and author of Don't Take My Picture: Iraqis Don't Cry. Wi...

The final episode for the first season of Social Work Research Hub's miniseries, covering social work history and research in Lebanon along with intergenerational dialogue among social workers. Tonight's guest is Solange Sakr. - Holds a bachelor's degree in social work from Saint Joseph University (1965) - Started working in social security as a social worker in 1966. Hosted by social worker Aimee...

POINT COUNTERPOINT - a new miniseries for The Beirut Banyan podcast. An exchange on political affairs impacting Lebanon and the Middle East, from a unique vantage point in Beirut. Co-hosted by Bashshar Haydar (professor of philosophy at AUB) and Michael Young (senior editor at Carnegie’s Middle East Center and editor of Diwan) - Beirut-based analysts sharing their nuanced perspectives while honing...

A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers. Tonight's guest is Hyam Hahi. - Over 40 years of experience in social work, primarily in academia. - Holds a BA in social work from Saint Joseph University (1971) & MA in social work from Laval University in Quebec, Canada (1984). Hosted by social worker Aimee Ghanem - founder of Sworld. Audio...

A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers. Tonight's guest is Moussa Jadoun. - Twenty years of experience in social development (1964-1983) - First-rank social worker at the “Office du Developement Social” مصلحة الإنعاش الاجتماعي. - Former Director General of the National Employment Office (1993-2002) and Head of the Secretariat at the...

A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers. Tonight's guest is Therese Tawile. - Over 50 years of experience in social, developmental, and awareness raising (CEMEAL and volunteer work camps). - Additionally involved in relief work (SEF) and nine years of volunteering with Caritas Jbeil during the civil war. - Holds a BA in social work fr...

A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers. Tonight's guest is Nawal Ghostine - Over 40 years of experience in social work. - Nurse and social work graduate from Saint Joseph University (1959). - First social worker at the Lebanese Electricity Company. Hosted by social worker Aimee Ghanem - founder of Sworld. Audio version available on T...

A conversation with Tamara Rasamny - MA at Columbia University's Climate School. A look at the student encampment at Columbia University in support of Gaza, the wider meaning of a global movement demanding justice and freedom for Palestine, Tamara's own detainment during the police raid on Columbia's campus, and a reflection of her participation in protests at home in Beirut and abroad in New York...

A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers. Tonight's guest is Janne Ghostine. Janne has over 40 years of experience in social work, working with juvenile delinquents and child protection services, and co-founded the Dar Al Amal Association. She is nurse and social work graduate from Saint Joseph University (1964). Hosted by social worke...

A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers. Tonight's guests include: Renee Khoury, a specialist in medical social work and activist in mental health issues. And Jeanine Nawfal, with over four decades of social work experience. Hosted by social worker Aimee Ghanem - founder of Sworld. Audio version available on The Beirut Banyan podcast....

A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers. Tonight's guests include: Rajaa Chatila, specialized in social work, with 32 years of professional social work experience, social training, and university teaching/education. Consultant in administrative and professional development. Majidaa Jbeily, an instructor in social work and a researcher...

A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers. Tonight's guests include: Mirna Dagher, coordinator and professor in the Department of Medical Social Work at the Lebanese University and director of Brad Al-Hay Association. And Helena Rizkallah, a specialist in medical social work and sctivist in child and women protection issues. مريم موزي،...

A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers. Tonight's guests include: Hiyam Kahi - with over 40 years of experience in social work and academia. And Christelle Hleyhel - specialist in medical social work and an activist in child protection issues. Hosted by social worker Aimee Ghanem - founder of Sworld. Audio version available on The Be...

A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers. Tonight's guests include: Diana Abi Aad, a specialist in medical social work. And Mariam Mauzi, a specialist in medical social work and activist in child protection and environmental issues. مريم موزي، اختصاصية في العمل الصحي الاجتماعي، ناشطة في قضايا حماية الأطفال والقضايا البيئية Hosted by so...

A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers. Tonight's guests include: Anita Jarjour, a specialist in medical social work and a researcher in political and administrative sciences, and a political activist. Currently working as the Program manager at the "Istidama - Lebanon" association. Simon Bachawati, a specialist in social work, a uni...

A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers. Tonight's guests include: Natalie Chemaly, a social work specialist with experience in working with at-risk girls and juvenile offenders, also focuses on economically empowering women and currently works in the field of mental health. Vanessa Fakhri, a specialist in health care and gender-focus...

A conversation with Ziad Yamout - member of Mada Network and Thalia Kattoura - president of AUB Secular Club. A look at protests for Palestine at AUB and across Lebanese university campuses, objectives related to information demands and company divestment, obstacles to unity and refraining from particular group affiliation, shared aspirations with US-based student encampments and expectations movi...