Tag Archives: Levant

Anthony Bourdain Returns to Beirut

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Dr. Khraish

Beirut is the next stop on Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.   Bourdain describes Beirut perfectly.  He says, “It makes no damn sense at all in the best possible way, and you should come here.” While it’s absolutely true that Beirut makes … Continue reading →

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The Armenian Genocide: Time for Turkey to Face Up to Its Own History

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Dr. Khraish

No matter how much Turkish leaders today try to sugarcoat the legacy of the Ottoman Empire, the result will always come out bitter. Turkish President, Erdoğan can bemoan European imperialism as much as he wants, but that will never whitewash … Continue reading →

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Lebanon’s Dilemma: The Pope’s Message & Our Political Reality

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Dr. Khraish

By Louay Khraish Imagining Lebanon Catholics, Orthodox Christians, Muslims, believers, and atheists can all agree that Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Lebanon is historic, and his apostolic message of peace is noble, but is it achievable in Lebanon’s political sphere? … Continue reading →

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