In this article for my @SubstackInc, I argue that while the focus today is on Israel's threat to Hezbollah, the party has to be concerned its contested position at home may, potentially, represent a greater challenge to its power. Do subscribe, it's free:

It can’t be the policies and practices of Israel. Surely not.

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Hamidiye, Al‑Abed, and Al-Tell: Lebanon’s Iconic Clock Towers For the Ottomans, they symbolized loyalty to the Sultan; for the French, modernity. In Lebanon, they marked the shift from provinces to cities—three among many still keeping time between past and future Thread ⤵️

We’ve long known that Austin Tice—a courageous journalist and real-life hero who went to #Syria in the early days of the Revolution—was likely killed by Bashar al-Assad’s forces. Austin went when few others dared. At a time when much of the international media said the videos

Is a new Israeli war in Lebanon imminent? The conventional wisdom seems to suggest yes. In my latest for Diwan, I argue that while a war certainly can't be ruled out, several factors indicate why it may not be just around the corner:

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They enriched Beirut's charm — Avedissian, Aftimos, Altounian & Abdelnour, architects of the Ottoman & Mandate eras. Their works endure, yet their names are fading. Beirut should honor them with plaques on their works & streets named after them. @MocLebanon @GhassanSalame

Beirut’s Forgotten Architects We walk past Beirut’s iconic buildings every day—but do we know who designed them? Architects like Avedissian, Aftimus, Altounian, Abdelnour, from the Ottoman and Mandate era, are mostly forgotten. Their names aren’t on the walls, no plaques honor

Is a New Lebanon War Imminent? While that’s the conventional wisdom, there are reasons to assume things may not be so simple. @BeirutCalling writes. https://t.co/qh2BBhWDqo

Bahjat Abdelnour Lebanese architect, closely linked to the Sursock family. Considered one of Beirut’s leading residential architects of the Mandate era. Main works: Pine Residence; Cinema Opera & Ezzeddine Building.

Mardiros Altounian (1889–1958) Armenian-Lebanese architect, Beaux-Arts trained in Paris. Considered one of the most influential architects of his time. Main works: Lebanese Parliament bldg, Abed Clock Tower, Armenian Sanatorium, Azounieh, Cathedral Sts. Peter & Paul, Harissa

Youssef Aftimus (1866–1952) Leading Lebanese civil engineer & architect of his time. Married to Manouk Avedissian's daughter, Rose. Main works: Beirut City Hall, Hamidiyyeh Fountain in Sanayeh Park, Barakat Building (“Yellow House”), Haigazian University campus

Manouk Avedissian (1841–1925) Armenian-Lebanese architect & engineer under the Ottoman administration, known as Bechara Effendi. Considered one of the pioneers of modern architecture in Beirut. Father-in-law of Youssef Aftimus. Main works: Petit Serail, Ottoman Bank.

Tell me about how annexation is off the table

Is a new Israeli war in Lebanon imminent? The conventional wisdom seems to suggest yes. In my latest for Diwan, I argue that while a war certainly can't be ruled out, several factors indicate why it may not be just around the corner:

Weaving Beirut’s Past: The Abroyan Factories in Bourj Hammoud If you visit the We Design Beirut Exhibition in Bourj Hammoud, don’t just go for the installations — go for the architecture, the traces of labor, and the legacy of Abro Abroyan, the industrial pioneer who shaped a

The unhinged racist white-panicky reactions to a Muslim getting close to a little bit if power in the US, to the point of widespread calls for denationalization, are a powerful reminder that racism is more foundational to the US than the “American Dream” ideal

Joint attack of a terrorist illegal Israeli settler and Israeli soldiers on a Palestinian citizen who was trying to harvest his olive trees.

Say it again. Trump’s threats are performative. De facto Israeli annexation is occurring daily without a single US cost or consequence to stop it.

This is the map of Gaza as projected on wall in new US “ceasefire HQ” in southern Israel. Gaza is split in two, with yellow under Israeli control. This is likely to be the new status quo. Also notice Gaza divided into 5 sections, the old “five finger strategy” to cantonise Gaza

🚨The #HindRajabFoundation has filed a criminal complaint in Germany against German IDF soldier Shimon Zuckerman for war crimes and crimes against humanity based on verified evidence related to his role in the destruction of the village of Khuza’a in Gaza. more ⤵️