Ep.229 (Video): 'Unfinished Revolution' with Rima Majed

The Beirut Banyan

0:00 Intro 2:00 Paralyzed 7:28 Stacked Against You 14:44 Fluid 20:04 The Region 25:26 Monetary 32:06 'Revolutionary' 35:44 Neoliberalism 43:43 Organization 51:11 Youth We're with Rima Majed for Episode 229 of The Beirut Banyan. Click to watch: https://youtu.be/JRPZRHl6BWg We discuss her recent Middle East Eye piece, 'Lebanon's unfinished revolution: Where next?' and reflect on the underpinnings of what Rima refers to as sectarian neoliberalism. Our conversation includes domestic and regional considerations, comparing recent attempts at reform, defining what 'revolutionary' means and a need for political opposition to organize. Rima Majed is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the American University of Beirut. The article referenced in this piece is linked below: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/one-year-lebanon-marks-unfinished-revolution Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.