Today brings us to Lebanon. A country with one of the most memorable flags, featuring the Lebanese cedar.

Tonight I’m very tight on time, so I’m 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 – in pictures is a chilling account of the aftermath of last year’s mammoth explosion.

I’ll leave you with one final Lebanese pick from my friend Udi. He’s a big fan of Mashrou' Leila, a controversial Lebanese indie band that aims to shine a light on Lebanese society.