Heiko Wimmen's guest appearances

Heiko Wimmen

The Beirut Banyan

Michael Young

Shadi Hamid

Hani Hassan

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Daniel Dennett

Qassem Soleimani

Kim Ghattas

Tom Young

Nicholas Noe

Zahra Hankir

Nemr Abou Nassar

Mona Fawaz

Jessica Semaan

Nadim Shehadi

Thanassis Cambanis

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0:00 Intro4:10 Main Stumbling Block11:17 Long Term18:25 Unstable State26:26 Primary to Breakdown36:31 Lebanese Position45:05 Macron Approach52:26 Immediate Strategy58:41 State Monopoly1:06:12 UnicornWe're with Heiko Wimmen for Episode 232 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/2bhBuerTMQkWe discuss the recent International Crisis Group briefing, "Avoiding Further Polarization in Lebanon" and reflect on the immediacy of avoiding state collapse. We also address wider issues of economic reform and debate the urgency of addressing sub-state weaponry.Our conversation includes a healthy exchange over Hezbollah's role in the deterioration of the Lebanese state, and a back and forth over expectations given continued political paralysis and a crippling financial crisis.Heiko Wimmen is the International Crisis Group Project Director for Iraq, Syria, Lebanon.The briefing referenced in this piece is accessible via the following link:https://www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-north-africa/eastern-mediterranean/lebanon/b81-avoiding-further-polarisation-lebanonAnd the recommended earlier briefing mentioned by Heiko towards the end of the episode is available here:https://www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-north-africa/eastern-mediterranean/lebanon/preventing-state-collapse-lebanonHelp support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirutOr donating through our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyanSubscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram &amp; Twitter:@thebeirutbanyanAnd check out our website:www.beirutbanyan.comMusic by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.

0:00 Intro 4:10 Main Stumbling Block 11:17 Long Term 18:25 Unstable State 26:26 Primary to Breakdown 36:31 Lebanese Position 45:05 Macron Approach 52:26 Immediate Strategy 58:41 State Monopoly 1:06:12 Unicorn We're with Heiko Wimmen for Episode 232 of The Beirut Banyan. Click to watch: <a href="https://youtu.be/2bhBuerTMQk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/2bhBuerTMQk</a> We discuss the recent International Crisis Group briefing, "Avoiding Further Polarization in Lebanon" and reflect on the immediacy of avoiding state collapse. We also address wider issues of economic reform and debate the urgency of addressing sub-state weaponry. Our conversation includes a healthy exchange over Hezbollah's role in the deterioration of the Lebanese state, and a back and forth over expectations given continued political paralysis and a crippling financial crisis. Heiko Wimmen is the International Crisis Group Project Director for Iraq, Syria, Lebanon. The briefing referenced in this piece is accessible via the following link: <a href="https://www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-north-africa/eastern-mediterranean/lebanon/b81-avoiding-further-polarisation-lebanon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-north-africa/eastern-mediterranean/lebanon/b81-avoiding-further-polarisation-lebanon</a> And the recommended earlier briefing mentioned by Heiko towards the end of the episode is available here: <a href="https://www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-north-africa/eastern-mediterranean/lebanon/preventing-state-collapse-lebanon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-north-africa/eastern-mediterranean/lebanon/preventing-state-collapse-lebanon</a> Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut</a> Or donating through our Patreon page: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan</a> Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram &amp; Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: <a href="http://www.beirutbanyan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.beirutbanyan.com</a> Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.

Ep.232 (Video): Polarization with Heiko Wimmen