Category Archives: Reflections

Ranking near the bottom of the global peace index

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Dr. Khraish

While Hassan Nassrallah tries to “liberated” Syria, his own country ranks near the bottom of the global peace index.  Then again, the word “peace” is not in his dictionary. “Lebanon ranked 142 out of 162 countries in a global peace ranking, … Continue reading →

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Beirut, Where Art and Bling Meet Civil War

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Dr. Khraish

Frederick Obermaier, journalist working at the German daily Süddeutsche Zeitung, reflects on Beirut where art, flashy consumerism and war “coexist.” Beirut, Where Art And Bling Meet Civil War – All News Is Global |.

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“The Lebanese Message” on BBC

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Dr. Khraish

BBC’s John Laurenson’s asks in this edition of Heart & Soul, whether the Lebanese Message, which Pope John Paul II exalted, can survive with the Christian population shrinking due to immigration and war threatening to spill over from neighboring Syria. Laurenson … Continue reading →

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Lebanese Women Vs. Muslim Judges Who Call Rape A ‘Marital Right’

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Dr. Khraish

Every religious leader in Lebanon is quick to claim that his religion is one of peace.  So, it is very ironic that Muslim religious authorities, both Sunni and Shia, have vehemently objected to a law that would protect women from domestic violence. … Continue reading →

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British Ambassador Imagines Lebanon

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Dr. Khraish

Wishful thinking?  A fantasy?  Ambassador Tom Fletcher imagines a prosperous, peaceful Lebanon in 2020 in his blog piece, “Beirutopia.” “So this blogpost is no crystal ball. But – amid the short term pessimism – many people have been talking to … Continue reading →

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The Pepper that Threatened Lebanon’s National Security

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Dr. Khraish

By Louay Khraish Imagining Lebanon On the first day of 2013, Lebanon made a major discovery, one that is worthy of the attention of not only the media, but also the military and internal security apparatus of the great and … Continue reading →

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USA Helps Lebanon Replant Its Famous Cedars

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Dr. Khraish

The Lebanese government plans to plant one million trees a year with the help of USAID, which is funding a $12-million project to reforest Lebanon. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/1574236.html

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A US Postage Stamp for Gibran

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Dr. Khraish

The Prophet, the book of 26 prose poetry essays by Kahlil Gibran, has sold over 8 million copies since it was published in 1923.  It has also been translated into 50 languages, making it one of the most widely read … Continue reading →

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Arab Television: We Are What We Watch

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Dr. Khraish

By Louay Khraish Imagining Lebanon Daily headlines from around the world are reporting on the wave of fundamentalism sweeping across the Arab world.  Some even compare it to a tsunami.   Graeme Bannerman in his opinion piece, “The Key to Understanding … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Rai: The Prince and the Paupers

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Dr. Khraish

By Louay Khraish Imagining Lebanon On Saturday, November 24, Pope Benedict XVI appointed six new cardinals from Colombia, India, Nigeria, the Philippines, the United States, and Lebanon.  It was reported by Future Television that 1,500 dignitaries, representing the various religious … Continue reading →

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