Ep.190 (Video): Proxy Wars at Home with Deeba Shadnia

0:00 Intro 1:40 Local Longevity 16:24 Local & Regional Overlap 22:30 Tipping Point 28:46 Caesar Act 38:04 Mystery Attacks 46:40 The Geopolitical Story Click to watch: https://youtu.be/_JVqd4C3tzQ We're with Deeba Shadnia for Episode 190 of The Beirut Banyan. We discuss the longevity of the Lebanese protest movement; how local aspirations and regional politics overlap; whether Lebanon has crossed a 'tipping point' from crisis to collapse; the immediate and long-term effects of the Caesar Act; the repeated mystery 'incidents' / attacks in Iran; and the wider geopolitical story the region is going through. Stay tuned for Deeba's return next week where she will discuss music, local vs regional identities and more! Deeba Shadnia is Middle East & North Africa Analyst at Protection Group International. The article referenced in this episode is accessible below: https://encyclopediageopolitica.com/2019/10/28/lebanons-protest-cleaning-up-the-streets/ Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Watch these episodes via our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.