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Lebanon's Economic Implosion

July 21, 2020

In Lebanon, fuel shortages, power outages and skyrocketing prices have created a perfect storm of chaos. Observers are calling Lebanon a failed state, but can't seem to agree on who to blame for the country's problems. Now, as talks that could free up billions of dollars in aid have stalled, angry citizens and the international community are demanding an overhaul of the system. But would a bailout only be throwing good money after bad?

Guests:

Alain Aoun
Lebanese MP, Member of Free Patriotic Movement

Nizar Ghanem
Director and Co-Founder of The Triangle

Jamal Ghosn
Columnist at Al Akhbar Newspaper