Sarah El-Richani is a doctoral student from Lebanon researching the Lebanese media system from a comparative perspective.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaThe birth pangs of Qatar’s art sceneIn which the claim by Yes Minister’s Sir Humphrey that, “subsidy is not to be given for what the people want! It is...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaLebanese women and full citizenship rights: a mesh of patriarchy, politics and confessionalism
Despite some grandstanding by high-ranking politicians stating that Lebanese women should have full citizenship...
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Published in: HomeDoha debate reveals gulf between locals, its elite and expatriates
While more and more Qataris seem to be expressing their disapproval or disquiet not only in the Majalis but also in...
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Published in: HomeAl-Assir: the runaway sheikh
In the wake of this episode, the Lebanese are well aware of the aphorism attributed to Trotsky, “you may not be...
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Published in: HomeFitna at the gates
Despite it all, Hezbollah remains a key constituent of the weak and de-facto decentralised state - the legitimate...
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Published in: HomeSyria and pressing concerns for the region
While the Geneva talks, if they are actually held, are tipped to fail, a political settlement may well be the only...