0:00 Intro

1:48 Optimism

12:25 Hope in the Future

18:26 Foundation

24:52 Sectarianism

33:29 Missed Opportunity

38:35 Economics

43:48 Sovereignty

1:00:08 An Independent Voice

1:06:52 Kulluna Irada

We're with Albert Kostanian for Episode 260 of The Beirut Banyan.

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https://youtu.be/wMzOpwbCP0A

We discuss nuanced optimism when it comes to the future of Lebanon and a wider calling for political agency and shared destiny.

Our conversation includes examining illusive pillars that are gradually fading, missed opportunities at addressing reform and the power of independent voices emerging on alternative and mainstream media.

Albert Kostanian is the host of Vision 2030 on LBCI and board chairman for Kulluna Irada.

For more information on Kulluna Irada:

http://kulluna-irada.org

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Music by Marc Codsi. Animation & illustration by Sana Chaaban.