Lebanon’s political class came under fire for allowing the explosive material to sit in the warehouse for almost six years but is the government only to blame?
This event examines the context of the tragedy, how it impacts politics inside and outside Lebanon and how it prompted unprecedented conditions on foreign aid to Lebanon. Did the government know about the explosives, and if so, why did it not act? Was it due to mismanagement or corruption? What role did relationships with international development organizations have to play? How does the tragedy change the internal and external political dynamics of Lebanon and the region? And what can be done now to ease the suffering of people in Lebanon?
As with all Chatham House events, members’ questions drive the conversation. Register now to share, debate and develop ideas on this critical international issue.
Participants
Alia Moubayed, Managing Director, EMEA, Economics and Strategies, Jefferies International, UK
Paul Salem, President, Middle East Institute
Joseph Bahout, Director, Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, American University of Beirut
Chair: Lina Khatib, Director, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House
