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Rita Boulos Shehwan Lebanon’s economic collapse has become a central driver of illegal dynamite fishing along the northern coast, pushing fishermen toward destructive methods that are both accessible and cost-efficient under conditions of extreme poverty. As incomes collapse and fuel, equipment, and legal fishing operations become increasingly unaffordable, ammonium nitrate—widely …

In the lexicon of the patriarch and the authoritarian, the word “bitch” is not a description of character; it is a political tool. To understand the current landscape of human rights, one must look at how dynasties and regimes first strip a woman of her resources, then force her into …

Olayinka Hakeem Babalola stands as one of Nigeria’s most distinguished leaders in both the corporate and humanitarian sectors, having recently made history as the second African to be selected as President of Rotary International for 2026-27. His remarkable journey spans engineering excellence, corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and extensive humanitarian service, making …

In recent years, France has witnessed a marked increase in the activities of prostitution and drug networks, alongside growing complexities regarding the government’s stance on mafias and secular principles. President Emmanuel Macron is often blamed for exacerbating these phenomena, whether through lax law enforcement or rhetoric seen as threatening to …

1-International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) provide a global framework for financial reporting, ensuring transparency, comparability, and consistency across different industries, including insurance. Insurance companies operate in complex regulatory environments where compliance with IFRS is crucial for accurate financial reporting. However, in some cases, local companies within international networks may manipulate …

Money laundering poses a significant challenge to financial transparency and economic stability worldwide, including in Lebanon and Kuwait. The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) play a crucial role in enhancing financial integrity by ensuring transparent, consistent, and accountable financial reporting. By implementing IAS 16 (Property, Plant, and Equipment) and IAS …

The Lebanese economy faces multifaceted challenges: competition with global brands, economic espionage, and the complex interplay of political and economic interests. Since 1992, Lebanese companies have strived to develop survival strategies amidst the complexities of the local and regional economic environment. However, these strategies face significant obstacles, ranging from regional …

Lebanese companies, particularly those with partnerships with global brands, face significant challenges competing with international brands, especially within the complex regional context where victory and defeat are indistinguishable, and sectarian, political, and economic interests are intertwined. Traditional strategies, such as relying on specific networks of influence, restricting the Lebanese market, …

Crisis management firms play a highly complex role in the Lebanese political landscape. Their influence intertwines with sectarian, economic, and international interests, making them a central tool for directing and altering the course of events. Understanding their impact today requires examining their origins. Since most of these firms emerged around …

The Israeli airstrike targeting Beirut’s Basta neighborhood in the early morning hours reflects an escalation that goes beyond stated military objectives. It carries significant political and psychological dimensions, targeting the Lebanese environment as a whole and its interaction with Hezbollah and the Syrian context. Analyzing this event reveals a complex …