The Beirut Banyan
The Beirut Banyan
Ronnie Chatah
Army & Recovery with Nadim Shehadi (Ep.434)
55 minutes Posted Nov 19, 2025 at 5:45 pm.
Intro
The Lebanese army
Political impasse
1980s & local militias
US pressure on government
Chances of disarmament
Iranian regime’s positioning
Beirut One conference
Timing
Description & solution
Beirut as a geography
Cash economy & Qard el Hassan
Captive wealth
Election expectation & diaspora
Seeking solutions abroad
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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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