ASD Libraries: Conflict, Compassion, and Context: Lebanon

Background Info

The World Bank in Lebanon
Lebanon profile - Timeline
A timeline of events, from 1516 to 2020, that shaped Lebanon from the BBC.
Lebanon
A general profile of the Lebanese Republic.
Global Conflict Tracker: Political Instability in Lebanon
From Council on Foreign Relations

Recommended Databases

A to Z Databases
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New York Times - School Pass This link opens in a new window
Use this link to set up your access to ASD's New York Times subscription.

Background Videos

These videos highlight key events in the history of the region to help provide background information in understanding the current situation.

This YouTube playlist provides a unique look at the history of Lebanon from the American University of Beirut. Please note that the eight episodes in this playlist are mistakenly put in reverse order and it would be best to begin at the bottom of the playlist.

Lebanese Affairs Resources

The Lebanese Center for Policy Studies
"the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies is an independently managed, non-partisan, non-profit, non-governmental think tank whose mission is to produce and advocate policies that improve governance in Lebanon and the Arab region."
Centre for Lebanese Studies
The Centre for Lebanese Studies (CLS) is an independent academic institution that conducts impartial and balanced research in contribution to Lebanon’s development.

News Updates

Naharnet
An up to the minute bilingual local, regional and global news source from Lebanon.
"Naharnet is not affiliated to any political parties and runs independently of any other media organization."
MENA - The National News: Lebanon
L'Orient - Le Jour
Lebanese newspaper in French.
An Nahar
Lebanese newspaper in Arabic.
961
961 claims to be a news AND an entertainment site, so be cautious about information from this site. Be sure to cross check what you read here with other sites.

Books in the ASD Library

A Game for Swallows by Zeina Abirached (Illustrator); Edward Gauvin (Translator)
Call Number: G B ABIRACHED
ISBN: 0761385681
Publication Date: 2012
Zeina Abirached, a woman born into a Lebanese Christian family in 1981 during the civil war in Lebanon, reflects on her childhood, the disappearance of her parents, and the help and protection she received from neighbors.

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Destiny Library Catalog
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Conflict, Compassion, and Context: Lebanon