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How Lebanon Foiled Nasser, Arafat, Assads and Khamenei 16/12/2024

Lebanon’s Defiant Legacy: Thwarting Regional Giants and Shaping Its Own Destiny

From resisting Nasser’s pan-Arabist dreams to outlasting Assad’s regime and now witnessing Hezbollah’s decline, Lebanon has always disrupted the ambitions of powerful regional players.

But what’s next? The post-Assad, post-Nasrallah era offers both hope and uncertainty. Will Lebanon seize the chance to rebuild as a progressive, inclusive nation? Or will the shadows of the past pull it into deeper turmoil?

Click the link in bio to read my thoughts and join the conversation.

How Lebanon Foiled Nasser, Arafat, Assads and Khamenei Lebanon, From Nasser to Assad

04/12/2024

Hi everyone!
As 2024 comes to a close, I put together a list of 15 books—fiction and nonfiction—that really resonated with me this year. Some challenged my perspective, others offered comfort, and a few shook me to my core.

From dystopian stories to gripping nonfiction, this list has a little something for everyone. Check it out if you're looking for your next great read!

Link to the list: https://ginoraidy.substack.com/p/15-books-from-2024

Would love to hear what books shaped your year! 😊