Today brings us to Lebanon. A country with one of the most memorable flags, featuring the Lebanese cedar.
Tonight Iβm very tight on time, so Iβm going to share a few links.
Lebanon has had a disastrous few years and has descended into crisis following the catastrophic explosion in Beruit last August. The economy is in free-fall, there have been widespread protests and the government has resigned.
BBC World Service, Real Story - Lebanon on the Brink provides a great account of the worsening situation in Lebanon before the 2020 explosion.
The Guardian, Beirut explosion, six months on β in pictures is a chilling account of the aftermath of last yearβs mammoth explosion.
Iβll leave you with one final Lebanese pick from my friend Udi. Heβs a big fan of Mashrou' Leila, a controversial Lebanese indie band that aims to shine a light on Lebanese society.
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