How would Lebanon look should the Lion Fall?

Lebanon having boosted its economy since the past Civil War, risks plunging into economical decline as the first to feel
the repercussions of unrest in Syria.
Post Assad Syria’s Effect on Lebanese Politics
Scenarios from Beirut Spring (fan of the Arab Spring) on what could happen should the Lion fall:
"I really like Hanin Ghaddar, but I find this conclusion to her article on Syria bordering on naive:
There will be no space for either March 8 or March 14 in the post-Assad era in Lebanon. They will be replaced by new, dynamic leaders who act as fitting counterparts to the new political breed in Syria."
"I really like Hanin Ghaddar, but I find this conclusion to her article on Syria bordering on naive:
There will be no space for either March 8 or March 14 in the post-Assad era in Lebanon. They will be replaced by new, dynamic leaders who act as fitting counterparts to the new political breed in Syria."
Source: Beirut Spring
See the drawings that terrified the the San Francisco Jewish Community Relations Council and the Jewish Federation of the East Bay
Censorship of Palestinian children’s voices. Clown pictures- thought to be child-ish or at least appeal to the young, often terrify adults. Now comes these honest representations...
Pictures that irked Jewish community: The child's view from Gaza gets dismissed.
Pictures that irked Jewish community: The child's view from Gaza gets dismissed.
Source: Occupied Palestine
Vintage Beirut: Geitawi
"This street in Geitawi (Younes Jebaily St.) is full of old houses.
Check out the entrance of this building. Had to take a pic."
*Disclaimer: Al Bawaba is not responsible for all content on this blog site.
Check out the entrance of this building. Had to take a pic."
*Disclaimer: Al Bawaba is not responsible for all content on this blog site.
Source: Guy Meets World
One unique team member | Dania
"TEDxYouthAmman will happen on the 19th of November in the Jordanian capital Amman, and apart from the marvelous line up of speakers and performers getting ready to spread their inspirational ideas, the team has another truly inspiring thing going under the radar."
Source: Ted X Youth @ Amman
Israel’s ongoing siege: in their own words
"New documents obtained by Israeli NGOs HaMoked, Israeli Physicians for Human Rights, and GISHA under the Freedom of Information Act reveal further details about how Israel’s COGAT decides-on a weekly basis-what items to allow in and out of Gaza, and what items to ban."
Source: Gaza Mom
Addicted to Angry Birds? Here’s Help [INFOGRAPHIC]
"As we continue to work through our Angry Birds addiction, this playful infographic offers some consolation. We’re not alone in our attraction to flinging the flying fowl, but would like some answers, and this infographic is happy to oblige with lots of solid research."
Source: Mashable
Social Media Week Beirut
Is this event been enabled by faster internet?
"Where: different locations around Beirut
When: 19-23 September 2011
What: Social Media Week’s mission is to explore how local and regional societies, cultures, and economies are becoming more integrated & empowered through a global network of communication."
"Where: different locations around Beirut
When: 19-23 September 2011
What: Social Media Week’s mission is to explore how local and regional societies, cultures, and economies are becoming more integrated & empowered through a global network of communication."
Source: Countless Little Things
Saudi Arabia: Pink Boots are Coming to Riyadh
"Yesterday was a bittersweet day for me. I had a great visit with a wonderful friend whom I’ve met through American Bedu blog. She found American Bedu as she is joining her husband in Riyadh. She leaves this week from Charlotte."
Source: American Bedu















