0:00 Intro

1:28 Background

5:06 First Step

7:41 Individual Level

12:21 Failed State

19:44 Paralysis

30:46 Pre-Civil War

39:09 Opposition Leverage

50:43 Personal

We're with Majd Harb for Episode 252 of The Beirut Banyan.

We put corruption in context and discuss the first steps necessary in addressing state failure. We also examine Lebanon's legal text as it stands and the strength of our constitution.

Majd pinpoints political reasons for our ongoing political paralysis and reflects on an individual lawyer's work at proving that Lebanon is currently a failed state. We further reflect on what political opposition could look like in years to come as well as the fundamental need to pursue justice at all costs.

Majd Harb is a Partner at Harb Law Firm.

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