Ep.213 (Video): The Issue of Partition with Joseph Kéchichian

0:00 Intro 2:26 Macron's Speech 13:35 Expiration 22:35 Demons 39:33 1970 1:05:21 Financial Incentive Click to watch: https://youtu.be/Y8ixcsXGsvU We're with Joseph Kéchichian for Episode 213 of The Beirut Banyan. We discuss his recent Foreign Policy piece, "Partition is the Only Solution to Lebanon's Woes" and what in his mind is an inevitable consequence should the Lebanese state continue down its current path. We talk about fallout from Macron's recent speech and condemnation of the political class across the board, and what Joseph refers to as post-1920 'demons' Lebanese citizens must address. I also challenge Joseph's personal view on the intertwining of religion and political dogma. Joseph Kéchichian is a Senior Fellow at the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies. The Foreign Policy article referenced in this episode can be accessed via the following link: https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/09/18/partition-is-the-only-solution-to-lebanons-woes/ Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeiru Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/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.