Ask a Lebanese to count the dark years of her country's past and she'll quickly run out of fingers. The country's history is littered with times when investors hesitated, businesses shuttered, families separated, assassinations were witnessed, and neighborhoods were torn apart.
The Lebanon Bulletin Archive
A weekly look at the latest news and developments in Lebanon and the region.
Jan 24 2013
By Anonymous
Russia sent two Emergency Services planes to Lebanon this week to evacuate around 200 Russian citizens from Syria. Although Russia denied this was an evacuation, observers took this to be a sign that Russia believes Syrian President Bashar will soon lose power.
Jan 24 2013
By Anonymous
Lebanon is again home to the top-rated think tank in the Middle East, according to the 2012 Global Go To Think Tank Report, published by the University of Pennsylvania International Relations Program.
Jan 17 2013
By Anonymous
Lebanon became a less free country in 2012, according to Freedom in the World 2013, the annual report on political rights and civil liberties worldwide published by Freedom House.
Jan 17 2013
By Anonymous
The introduction of one of the most controversial electoral proposals has started a heated debate in Lebanon over how the upcoming parliamentary elections should be governed. A proposal that emerged out of a Christian gathering, the Orthodox Law proposes that each sect vote for its own representatives, attracting both support and sharp criticism.
Jan 10 2013
By Anonymous
American President Barack Obama's nomination of his second-term Cabinet has stirred controversy in Washington, with political analysts disagreeing on the direction US foreign policy would take should they be confirmed by the Senate. U.S.
Jan 10 2013
By Anonymous
Lebanese politicians are mired of late in the newly formed "Orthodox Gathering Election Law," a law proposed by Christian leaders that would treat Lebanon as a single electoral district with each sect electing its own leaders. The proposal was pushed forward by Free Patriotic leader Michel Aoun, his Shiite allies Hezbollah and Amal, as well as March 14 Christian leader Samir Geagea.
Jan 10 2013
By Anonymous
American President Barack Obama's nomination of his second-term Cabinet has stirred controversy in Washington, with political analysts disagreeing on the direction US foreign policy would take should they be confirmed by the Senate. U.S.
Jan 03 2013
By Anonymous
The start of the new year in Lebanon saw a return of discussions on the upcoming elections, the threat of greater spillover from the Syrian conflict simmering in the background.
Jan 03 2013
By Anonymous
In collaboration with NOW, the Weekly Lebanon Round-Up brings you a monthly series of exclusive interviews and coverage of Lebanon's vibrant civil society. Join us each month for a fresh look at Lebanon's culture, social scene and best kept secrets.
