Only coordinated US and EU sanctions may prevent Lebanese leaders from driving the country into the void.
Sami Halabi is the Director of Policy at Triangle and API. He is a policy journalist, researcher, and media specialist dedicated to promoting progressive policies through communications, advocacy, and policy development. Sami's expertise lies in political economy dynamics, and he has a strong track record in applied research with international organizations, governments, and the private sector. He is frequently invited to participate in discussions at international forums and on television networks, where he addresses a wide range of political economy issues. Prior to these roles, Sami worked extensively in journalism, contributing to both print and broadcast media with leading international outlets, and has been involved in media development across various global contexts. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy with Distinction from The University of Edinburgh.
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Lebanon’s cabinet violates constitution to protect banking elite.
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‘They’ Have Names
Ending the anonymity surrounding bank ownership and management is the first step towards accountability for Lebanon’s financial crisis.
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Here is Why the EU Should Sanction Lebanon’s Bankers
The banking sector is responsible for the current crisis in Lebanon. Sanctioning its leaders can help effect a solution
No More Bread and Games
Since Roman times, the tried and tested tools used by the ruling classes in order to appease the poorest have always been “panem et circenses,” or bread and circuses. And for the past three decades, Lebanon’s political circus has kept many a politician, pundit and plebeian much amused with a mix...
International Aid Can Help Lebanon Rid Itself of its Ruling Junta
The blast that flattened a large section of Beirut just over two weeks ago ripped apart the lives and property of countless people. It also created a pivotal moment for the international aid system: Donors and agencies can choose to be complicit in a power structure that supports the ruling junta,...