Ep.251 (Video): Crossing Paths with Gilbert Doumit

The Beirut Banyan

0:00 Intro 1:24 Background 12:39 2011 20:18 Civil to Political 30:20 Hezbollah 42:32 The Last Time We Spoke 53:32 The Question 01:01:55 Roles Reversed We're with Gilbert Doumit for Episode 251 of The Beirut Banyan. We reflect on crossing paths on the streets of Beirut, from distributing aid kits during the July 2006 War until a chance encounter last week in Gemmayze. We discuss the political evolution of civil society following the Syrian army's withdrawal in 2005, and Gilbert's own career in pushing for state reform. We also touch on points of friction aired out during this episode, and at the end of our conversation we flip roles as Gilbert asks me several questions. There are moments of coming to terms in this episode and a reconsidering of preconceived notions that stood out to me. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Gilbert Doumit is a founding and managing partner of Beyond Reform & Development Group. 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. Logo design by Sara Tarhini. Animation & illustration by Sana Chaaban.