More than one month after a devastating explosion levelled large parts of Beirut, the question remains: how can the people rebuild? Will a new foundation further entrench corruption and mismanagement, or will it tear down barriers and promise a more inclusive future? We speak to Professor Mona Fawaz from the American University of Beirut about the challenges and pitfalls that come with this daunting task.
One month after Beirut blast: ‘You see how scary it is to have an absent state’







