English & Arabic – Elie H. Abouaoun

May 20, 2016

Comments on the naturalization of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

The officials and most of the public opinion in Lebanon don’t bother reading a document they want to criticize or comment. The report attributed to the UNSG, subject of today’s controversy, is nothing but a set of recommendations in preparation for a meeting that will take place in New York in Sep 2016.

January 23, 2016

Comments on the agreement between Michel Aoun and Samir Geagea

A friend asked me why I did not comment on the recent “reconciliation” between Aoun and Geagea. My answer was that there is no “reconciliation”

January 16, 2016

Comments on the article: The Ottoman Empire

In December 2015, the Economist published an article about the Ottoman Empire and how the remaining offspring of the then Caliph looks at the behavior of the “Caliphate”.

August 24, 2015

Comments on the waste management crisis in Lebanon

Comments Lebanon (waste management) crisis – August 2015 (as of 24 Aug)

April 25, 2015

Comments on the Armenian Genocide

On April 24, the Armenians in the world commemorate the tragic genocide committed by the Ottomans against them and other communities as well. But my points is not about the perpetrators but about the dignified victims.

November 10, 2014

Ten thoughts about the extension of the Lebanese Parliament’s mandate

Some people asked me why I did not comment yet on the decision to extend the mandate of the current Lebanese parliament. The truth is that

August 5, 2014

Comments on Ersal Lebanon Incidents

I got some questions about the difference in the approaches I am writing about to deal with both the Iraqi and Lebanese situation. In the aftermath of the Mosul invasion, I called, in an article, for a political solution whereas in Lebanon I am calling for a military one.

April 26, 2014

Decadence of Lebanese Ministry of Interior

This copy of the official gazette shows that the ministry of interior (MoI) in Lebanon established an not for profit entity, founded by three governmental institutions

January 13, 2014

Comments on the start-up of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon

This week, the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) will hold its first trial sessions. This is surely a historical moment for Lebanon for one main reason: