The Intelligence from The Economist Port, and a storm: sectarian violence in Lebanon
Oct 15, 2021
Greg Karlstrom, The Economist's Middle East correspondent, shares his expert insights on the recent surge in sectarian violence in Lebanon, highlighting its historical roots and implications. Anne McElvoy, a Senior Editor at The Economist, discusses the recent Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalist Dmitry Muratov, emphasizing the importance of press freedom. The conversation dives into how autocratic regimes manipulate sports investments for image, paralleling Lebanon's political turmoil with global issues of governance and media resilience.
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Beirut Protest Violence
- During a protest against the Beirut port explosion investigation, snipers fired into the crowd.
- This sparked clashes in Beirut, reminiscent of Lebanon's civil war.
Protest's True Target
- The protest against the port explosion investigation was actually against the investigation itself.
- Judge Tarek El-Bitar summoned high-ranking officials, leading to arrest warrants and political opposition.
Impunity in Lebanon
- Impunity is a recurring theme in Lebanon, from the civil war to assassinations.
- The first judge investigating the port explosion was removed on dubious bias claims.