An episode discussing the Lebanese army's role and limitations, prospects of economic recovery alongside an ever-expanding cash economy, and general expectations regarding next year's parliamentary elections.

With economist and Arab News columnist Nadim Shehadi.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

2:52 The Lebanese army

10:57 Political impasse

14:43 1980s & local militias

18:01 US pressure on government

20:15 Chances of disarmament

22:55 Iranian regime’s positioning

24:38 Beirut One conference

28:49 Timing

31:29 Description & solution

35:50 Beirut as a geography

40:40 Cash economy & Qard el Hassan

47:12 Captive wealth

49:47 Election expectation & diaspora

52:57 Seeking solutions abroad