I discuss the strength, warmth and inspiration that keeps me in this country - and despite the immense pressure and suffering we are witnessing - defines by defying  Lebanon's tragedy.

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With mentions of Chaden El Daif, Joe Farchakh, Charbel Salameh and Charles al-Hayek.

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Ep.325 (Video): Strength & Warmth

0:00 Intro
4:15 Gemmayze
11:23 Roman Beirut
24:39 Late Ottoman Era
54:30 1950-1970
1:16:58 Pop Quiz
1:27:21 Q&A

We're with Charles al-Hayek for Episode 349 of The Beirut Banyan, and the first of a live series at Aaliya's Books.

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/gxNpGaQCKUk

Our conversation covers three different eras encompassing Beirut's role in history as a regional hub for trade, knowledge and a metropole for emerging political ideas and more, including the Roman era, late-Ottoman years and two decades of post-independence history.

We also talk about Gemmayze in time, pluralism that once defined our part of the world and the centrality cosmopolitanism played in hosting minorities seeking refuge in modern Lebanon.

Charles al-Hayek is a public historian/consultant and runs the 'Heritage and Roots' page on Instagram.

A special thanks to Wael Abifaker for his audio-technical support and the entire team at Aaliya's for making this first live episode special.

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Ep.349 (Live Video): Change & Continuity with Charles al-Hayek

Episode 368: Meeting of Minds with Nadim Shehadi & Hicham Bou Nassif, taped live at Iris Domain.

Click to watch video version: https://youtu.be/KyIs_EBz5qY

Delving into childhood & academic experiences in retrospect, communitarianism, supranational identities, systemic paralysis & potential solutions to failed governance, geopolitical infringement on sovereignty, sub-state security & the collapse we’re living through.

Audience Q&A included in the episode, with special thanks to a dedicated group that stayed with us well past midnight, Sarmad Salibi for hosting the event and the audio technical support of both Samer Beyhum & George Wardini.

Nadim Shehadi is a columnist and Hicham Bou Nassif is a co-founder of Federal Lebanon.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
10:02 A background that has not been explored
31:54 1975
46:14 Fouad Chehab's legacy
59:14 Syria's role
1:04:13 Senate
1:14:00 March 14
1:33:13 Intellectual curiosity for federalism
2:04:13 Divorce
2:23:28 Q&A

Ep.368: Meeting of Minds with Nadim Shehadi & Hicham Bou Nassif

Episode 373: 'All She Lost' with Dalal Mawad, taped live at Aaliya's Books.

A conversation with award-winning journalist and author Dalal Mawad.

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/BGjBJdTCNa4

Discussing the ongoing Hamas-Israel war, regional implications for Lebanon, the role of journalists during trying times and crisis, narrative vs truth, and her recently published 'All She Lost' covering the post-port blast aftermath and the story of women's strength and survival in Lebanon.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:08 The role of a journalist
5:33 A war of narrative
11:55 In Lebanon
20:42 'All She Lost'
33:12 After the port blast
38:11 Governance
48:44 Banned in the Emirates
58:03 Survival
1:08:34 Q&A

Ep.373: 'All She Lost' with Dalal Mawad

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.

With special thanks to Beirut Center of Photography - taped live at Aaliya's Books.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
4:35 Demarcation line
9:17 Inspiration
15:24 Carnage
19:32 Airport playground
24:19 Manual experience
31:46 Adrenaline
40:01 Palestinian photojournalism
44:12 Bosnia
53:12 Palestine Hotel
1:05:19 Libya
1:15:50 Social media
1:20:27 Motaz Azaiza
1:23:52 “Christians of Lebanon”
1:31:03 Q&A

Patrick Baz - The War Photographer (Ep.405)

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 rippling effects.

There are ideological voices today ranging from frustrated academics with fringe access to politics to propaganda-fuelled journalists blinded by hate that are insisting our fate should remain tied to Gaza while making their case for Hezbollah.

Ignore them.

Neutrality & Lebanon by Mohamad Chatah

Recorded Thursday, 5 December 2024. Three days before the Assad regime's fall.

An episode for Syria & Lebanon. Hosted by Ralph Baydoun (founder of Influeanswers) with George Wardini (director of PolyBlog) and Ronnie Chatah (host of The Beirut Banyan).

Ralph Baydoun leads the discussion and posits 'resistance'-focused counter narratives to neutrality and sub-state disarmament discourse. The conversation includes the potential for Israeli settlements in southern Lebanon, communities allegedly abandoned by the state, liberation as a so-called just means for continued armed struggle, the Lebanese army's limits in offensive and defensive measures, and how ideology and misinformation leads to false assumptions.

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Follow Ralph Baydoun on IG: [at]perspectiveleb and George Wardini on IG: [at]polyblog.lebanon

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:48 Up to the Litani
8:17 Ultranationalism
13:03 Settlement literature
17:25 Vulnerability
22:18 Dreams & religion
28:40 Constant war in Lebanon
30:02 Indefensible borders
37:13 Abandoned by the state
42:27 Sectarianism & sacrifice
51:45 The Syrian regime
53:47 Foreign involvement
1:00:21 Expansion & retreat
1:03:51 Liberation in itself
1:07:14 In the name
1:11:59 Warlike reasons to fight
1:14:45 The Lebanese army
1:16:41 A winning argument
1:21:51 Resistance

Dominant Narratives & Ideologies - hosted by Ralph Baydoun w/George Wardini & Ronnie Chatah (Ep.410)

An episode on the fall of the Assad regime and its implications on Syria and Lebanon.

Covering the rapid collapse of the Assad regime, identity formation in the wake of over half a century of minoritarian rule mired by tyranny, where Iran stands in the near future and a wider ambition for the region carried by hope.

With Bashshar Haydar, professor of philosophy at The American University of Beirut.

The Nidaa al Watan article mentioned is accessible here: https://www.nidaalwatan.com/article/297082-الهوية-الوطنية-لسوريا-ما-بعد-الأسد

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:37 Carried by hopes
6:50 Many reasons for Assad’s end
11:31 The last stretch of the regime
20:29 Turkish ambition
24:58 Dictatorial security machine
28:07 Minority rule
31:05 Intervention
38:07 Arab nationalism & myth
41:51 We are people who suffered
48:40 Forced identity
55:00 Political Islam
1:06:51 Druze border villages & Golan Heights
1:08:27 Israeli military measures
1:12:34 The problem of peace & Israel
1:14:02 Back to Lebanon
1:21:55 The Iranian regime moving forward
1:26:23 Less pessimistic than usual

The Fall of the Assad Regime with Bashshar Haydar (Ep.411)

A discussion on Beirut's municipal elections and Beirut Madinati 2025's platform.

With Lama Wazzan, Lina Jarrous, Kristy Asseily & George Kyriakos.

Co-hosted with Charbel Al Khoury.

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A Talk at the National Bloc with Lama Wazzan, Lina Jarrous, Kristy Asseily & George Kyriakos

With Rida Mawla in a conversation about looking at life differently and ongoing recovery.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:59 What happened
14:28 A journey
16:36 Looking at life differently
23:17 Mental stability
28:10 Physical pain
32:09 Immobility
35:15 Help
40:09 From bed to chair

Ongoing Recovery with Rida Mawla (Ep.419)

With Nadim Shehadi in a conversation about his recent Arab News piece:

"Reviving May 17 Agreement could be a solution for Lebanon"
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2607526

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:37 Lokman Slim event
5:21 1983
7:20 May 17 Agreement in retrospect
16:46 No push for internal disarmament
21:50 Tom Barrack's speech

A Sign of the Times with Nadim Shehadi (Ep.420)

With Giulia Cingolani in a conversation about dependence and immobility, trying to remain positive through post-surgery difficulty, navigating Beirut and an acceptance of life-changing circumstance.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:01 Post-surgery
3:10 Staying positive
6:19 Recovery
7:33 Beirut
10:03 Blame
12:53 Scooters
15:08 Rehabilitation vs Hospital
19:27 Interruption dance
19:53 Acceptance

Spirits Up with Giulia Cingolani (Ep.422)

With Monika Borgmann in a conversation about dramatic changes impacting Lebanese politics & judicial process, victims' coalition related to political assassinations, a recent Lokman Slim Foundation event held at the Beirut Bar Association and reopening cases otherwise shelved for years on end.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:09 Lokman Slim event
5:34 Expectation
8:36 Manara for Justice
10:30 Backwards vs Forwards
12:06 Ministry of Justice
14:51 Beirut Bar Association
16:33 Hezbollah in 2025
21:20 Victims coalition
22:05 Reopening cases
25:56 Hassan Nasrallah’s death
28:06 Peace through details

A Huge Step Forward with Monika Borgmann (Ep.423)

With Elissa Samaha in a conversation about the benefits of physical therapy, addressing mental health through recovery and needed patience during post-injury rehabilitation.

Special thanks to Centre de Réhabilitation Laetitia Hatem - Hopital Mgr Cortbawi - Réseau USJ - HDF for supporting this episode.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:04 Background
3:13 What is physiotherapy?
4:41 "Movement is key"
5:37 Why did you choose physiotherapy?
9:12 Psychological aspect
10:37 "It's a very long procedure"
11:24 Mental & physical
13:10 Necessity
14:59 Consequences of not doing physiotherapy
17:24 "It's a recovery session"
18:41 How do you see my progress?
22:11 Your hair

Physical Therapy with Elissa Samaha (Ep.424)

For the victims of August 4, 2020. May justice prevail.

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Silos with Tatiana Hasrouty (Ep.426)

An episode looking at the possibilities for state-to-state engagement, direct diplomacy and constructive dialogue between Lebanon and Iran.

With Michael Young - senior editor at Carnegie’s Middle East Center and editor of Diwan.

Articles mentioned in this episode include

"Israel can inflict even more damage if Hezbollah doesn't disarm"
https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2025/08/13/how-much-damage-can-israel-cause-if-hezbollah-doesnt-disarm/

"Hezbollah’s Margin is Tightening - The Lebanese government’s efforts to secure a monopoly over weapons are advancing, but can it ignore Iran?"
https://carnegieendowment.org/middle-east/diwan/2025/08/hezbollahs-margin-is-tightening?lang=en

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:12 Diplomacy with Iran
4:56 What Iran wants
7:53 What the Iranians and Americans are discussing
8:47 The Lebanese Forces' rejection to Larijani's visit
11:57 Lebanese state as interlocutor
13:15 Deadline for disarmament
14:34 Comparisons to earlier attempts at militia disarmament
15:37 Israeli entry into the fight
17:10 Betting on time
20:48 US goals vis-a-vis dialogue with Iran
21:52 A normal relationship with Iran
25:05 Letter to Rouhani

Engaging Iran with Michael Young (Ep.427)

An episode examining Hezbollah's weakened sub-state position, Iranian leveraging, separating militia disarmament from war with Israel, international pressure on the Lebanese government and potential new names for next year's parliamentary elections.

With Tony Boulos - journalist at Independent Arabia.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
4:16 A weaker position
9:13 Hezbollah of today
15:38 Winner(s) & loser(s)
20:14 An Iranian comeback?
22:25 Last chance for Lebanon
28:58 Lebanese army & authority
32:42 Divorcing Hezbollah from Israel
37:44 2024 (again)
44:01 Regional peace vs stability
45:41 2026 parliamentary elections

A Pathway for Disarmament with Tony Boulos (Ep.428)

An episode discussing David Schenker's latest policy analysis titled "Lebanon's Moment of Truth" and the multiple variables needed to line up for Hezbollah's disarmament to succeed and for Israel's full withdrawal to take place.

With David Schenker, former United States Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs and Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

The article mentioned in this piece is available here:
https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/lebanons-moment-truth

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:49 Slip-up
3:18 Moment of truth
5:42 Variables lining up a
9:01 Under immense pressure
12:06 Israeli obstacles to US position
14:17 Pending Lebanese army proposal
18:24 Iranian leverage today
21:42 Beirut’s commitment & int’l attention
26:01 Vulnerability following war
29:53 Israel’s reaction towards progress
33:25 Five hilltops

"Lebanon's Moment of Truth" with David Schenker (Ep.429)

I answer press-related questions on the government's political decisions and security condiserations needed for sub-state disarmament.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:03 What do you make of current American engagement?
2:30 What are America's intentions towards Lebanon?
4:54 Is the lack of Israeli withdrawal playing into
Hezbollah's hands?
7:09 Is there any threat of civil war?
9:13 Do sanctions against the Iranian regime impact  
behavior towards Lebanon?
11:47 Are there factions within Hezbollah that want
to turn the group into a political party, only?
13:14 Was Hassan Nasrallah the only Hezbollah figure
that could bring about the group's transition?
14:18 Does Israel want the complete disarmament of Hezbollah?
16:25 Is it possible that the current status quo remains long-term?
21:38 How linked is Hezbollah to the Palestinian cause?
24:27 Is Hezbollah's disarmament a political decision
that cannot be rolled back?

A Starting Point: Outtakes from press interview on disarmament (Ep.430)

A ZDF German Television interview
hosted by Golineh Atai

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:38 Why is sub-state disarmament so important?
2:36 What do you want Hezbollah not capable of anymore?
5:21 Is it an issue of domination of the country through weapons?
6:42 How can you measure Lebanese support for Hezbollah’s armed role today?
12:02 How do you reply to those who say without Hezbollah there is no challenge to Israel?
15:09 What options does Hezbollah have?
17:32 Would Iran ever let go of Hezbollah?
18:56 Are Naim Qassem’s threats just a ploy?
20:53 How feasible is it to avoid violence?
24:24 What do current Israeli attacks mean for the stability of the Lebanese government?
26:58 What does Ali Larijani’s recent visit indicate?
28:10 Does Hezbollah have to create a new identity?
30:23 How can the state fulfill social and economic roles without Hezbollah?

A ZDF German Television interview - hosted by Golineh Atai (Ep.431)

An episode discussing sub-state disarmament, the mood for 'Change' approaching 2026 parliamentary elections, pragmatism vs purity tests on measuring government success, factors due to war vs local agency, positive trends moving forward and how to interpret the moment we're living through.

With Member of Parliament Ibrahim Mneimneh.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:22 Is war on the horizon?
3:21 Delayed disarmament
6:31 Measuring govt success
15:03 Mood for ‘Change’ & 2026 elections
25:37 A victory scored & needed?
35:34 Gap resolution
37:54 Red lines on withdrawing govt support
40:30 Purity tests
45:53 Interpreting this moment

The Right Direction with Ibrahim Mneimneh (Ep.432)

An episode discussing a personal decision to return to government, walk out after other ministers from the same sect left during cabinet sessions on disarmament, picking up where Fouad Chehab left off and the long-term task of administrative reform, and regaining trust among citizens.

With Minister of Administrative Reform Fadi Makki.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:47 A personal decision
14:58 Walk out
27:30 Administrative reform
44:35 Trust

Reestablishing Trust with Fadi Makki (Ep.433)

Getting Iran out of Lebanon comes first. Not second or third.

What comes first

An episode discussing the Lebanese army's role and limitations, prospects of economic recovery alongside an ever-expanding cash economy, and general expectations regarding next year's parliamentary elections.

With economist and Arab News columnist Nadim Shehadi.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:52 The Lebanese army
10:57 Political impasse
14:43 1980s & local militias
18:01 US pressure on government
20:15 Chances of disarmament 
22:55 Iranian regime’s positioning
24:38 Beirut One conference
28:49 Timing
31:29 Description & solution
35:50 Beirut as a geography
40:40 Cash economy & Qard el Hassan
47:12 Captive wealth
49:47 Election expectation & diaspora
52:57 Seeking solutions abroad

Army & Recovery with Nadim Shehadi (Ep.434)

Celebrations are not enough. On the eve of independence our voice needs to be heard, in every platform, every institution that can apply pressure on Iran.

Proactive diplomacy

Political stability & economic prosperity on our terms

Our claim to fame

In light of the Pope's visit and the wider message of peace and hope, these are three scenarios I see playing out in the not-too-distant future for Lebanon.

Not-too-distant future

From an interview discussing the negotiations-mechanism with Israel, conditions for economic recovery, Hezbollah's status today and what hope means in 2025

0:00 Mechanism for negotiations
1:53 Conditions for economic recovery
3:10 Hezbollah today
3:57 Meaning of hope

Four Questions

No shortcut

An episode discussing the one year anniversary of the Assad regime's fall, the emotions felt in Sassine Square that day, what closure looks like moving ahead and what remains in Lebanon's control

With Youmna Gemayel, daughter of Bachir Gemayel.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:04 Emotions
4:51 Closure
8:23 Spirit of March 14
10:58 A year later
13:23 Out of & in our control
15:55 National unity

A Year Later with Youmna Gemayel (Ep.435)

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