The sun is shining and Beirut’s streets are busier than ever. Thousands of Europeans and Americans have gambled on the New York Times’ recommendation, Arabs from the Gulf have tightened their belts and chosen to vacation closer to home, and......more
Mike Hills in Lebanon
Recently in Lebanon Category
The 'Obama effect' and Hezbollah's election tactics
Newsflash: It is possible that people can make up their minds without help from Barack Obama. Especially in the Middle East. So it's particularly odd that after Lebanon went to the polls and reelected the ruling March 14 coalition, analysts......more
Sharek961: Lebanon monitors its own elections
With just three days to go before the elections here, Beirut’s airport has been busy receiving observers from across the world - the most high profile of them being former US President Jimmy Carter. But one new project is hoping......more
Mike Hills in Lebanon:
Mike Hills is a freelance journalist and researcher based in Beirut....