Ep.184 (Video): Begin the Begin with Walid Sinno

0:00 Intro 2:49 Resignations & Reactions 14:35 The Missing 'Peace' 23:13 Is Sectarianism the Root Cause? 31:37 Diaspora Lifeline 36:37 (Re)creating a Social Pact 45:19 Recent Resignations Click to watch: https://youtu.be/HSzJq5D8A1E We're back with Walid Sinno for Episode 184 of The Beirut Banyan. We discuss the recent public resignations and reactions; the need for post-civil war reconciliation and establishing a real 'peace'; identifying the root causes for the current economic crisis; financial dependency from the diaspora; and building a lasting social pact. Walid is an oil and gas engineer. Make sure to take advantage of La Bonne Soupe's generous summer offer for free house wine; a free glass of Lebanese wine with in-restaurant meals; and a $10 delivery discount off of $30+ orders when using the promo code: BANYAN. Check out La Bonne Soupe's website for online delivery options and - if you plan to visit - their contact details: www.labonnesoupe.com Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Watch these episodes via our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.