Lebanon

Color revolutions, uprisings and unrest. Every week it seems, a new country added to the list. What’s driving this trend and are all protests alike?
“All across the Middle East and beyond there are large scale protests and growing political instability. In many countries the old ways of doing business have only enriched privileged elites, while the prospects for the many are few and far in between. Do the elites have answers for today’s growing problems?”

Tires are burning, smoke is rising towards the sky. It is October, the 18th day of the month, the capital city of Lebanon, in the past known as the “Paris of the East”, is covered in smoke.
For years I was warning that the country governed by corrupt, indifferent elites, could not hold together indefinitely.

 Glad to know someone else is paying attention to the remarkable rapprochement of Turkey and Russia. And is paying heed to just how well Turkey and Russia have been working together.  For more years then many are acknowledging or care to be aware of. In Syria. And elsewhere. I've been following their dealings as close as possible and admit to being impressed by both leaders as they cooperate. Together. And with Iran in the Astana partnership.  We have to understand that it's not just a matter of Putin being a real diplomat.

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"Turkey adamantly opposes U.S. plans for Syrian oil, including Senator Lindsey Graham’s proposal to use crude revenue to help fund American military operations in the war-torn nation.

During EP #300 of the SUNDAY WIRE, host Patrick Henningsen spoke with geopolitical analyst, social activist and veteran intrepid reporter, Andre Vltchek, to discuss to multiple popular uprisings happening now, including protests and political unrest in places like Chile, Hong Kong, Ecuador, Lebanon, Bolivia, Catalonia and others.

During EP #300 of the SUNDAY WIRE show this past weekend, host Patrick Henningsen spoke to special guest, Middle East-based journalist and academic, Dr. Marwa Osman, for a breaking update on simmering protests in Lebanon.
With the country now at an apparent crossroads, some are concerned that the risk of a civil war type situation may emerge should tensions escalate. Where will they go from here? Listen:

Press TV – October 29, 2019 Embattled Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has submitted his resignation as people remain on the streets across Lebanon for the thirteenth day of anti-government demonstrations against the country’s economic crisis. “I have reached a dead end today. I will head to the Baabda Palace to submit the government’s resignation […]

UPDATE: October 29/19 6:20 am est ‘Disposal complete’: ISIS chief al-Baghdadi buried at sea, like bin Laden, but photo & video proof remains classified – Pentagon

Quick follow up on today's earlier report

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 I've noticed this push to redeem the Kurds in the mass of perception managed minds in all the reporting on this assassination. These terrorists don't deserve redemption. 

Lebanon is facing a major challenge this week. How it fares depends on a multitude of factors and forces, all pushing up against each other at once – anyone of which could help make or break the country’s near-term future.