Corruption is rampant in Lebanon. It permeates society and politics. Those who seek public office see it as an opportunity to make money. At the heart of Lebanon’s economic and financial meltdown lies a self-serving confessional elite dismissive of public demands. They comprise politicians, religious leaders, the banking sector, the judiciary, and senior military and […]
How Lebanon’s Ruling Elite Ruined the Country
The political elite’s approach to responding to the country's economic problems is to do nothing.
