<p class="Default" style="line-height: 14.0pt;">Last fall, widespread protests erupted across Lebanon over an unraveling economy and chronic political mismanagement. Then came the novel coronavirus. Now, the currency is collapsing, fueling anger against the ruling elite that cuts through traditional sectarian divides. Dan talks to David Kenner in Beirut about what's going on and what's behind the crisis.</p>

Last fall, widespread protests erupted across Lebanon over an unraveling economy and chronic political mismanagement. Then came the novel coronavirus. Now, the currency is collapsing, fueling anger against the ruling elite that cuts through traditional sectarian divides. Dan talks to David Kenner in Beirut about what's going on and what's behind the crisis.

<p>Last fall, widespread protests erupted across Lebanon over an unraveling economy and chronic political mismanagement. Then came the novel coronavirus. Now, the currency is collapsing, fueling anger against the ruling elite that cuts through traditional sectarian divides. Dan talks to David Kenner in Beirut about what's going on and what's behind the crisis.</p>

Lebanon in crisis

From the Field takes you around the world with ICWA fellows, bringing their deep on-the-ground insights into their countries and regions, as well as the global issues they're studying. Hosted by managing editor Dan Peleschuk, each episode features a conversation focusing on a story a fellow has been following close-up.

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Lebanon in crisis

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