EPISODE 5: Nadim Shehadi & Historical Context

We're joined by Nadim Shehadi, executive director of Lebanese American University's New York campus. Nadim offers a historic perspective on sectarianism and secularism, and comes to conclusions rather unique among academics focusing on the region. His case for the sectarian power-sharing order Lebanon inherited is a must-listen-to, as well as his adamant opposition to civil marriage. Nadim is a Chatham House Associate Fellow and previously served as the director of Tufts University / Fletcher School's Fares Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies. Follow us on Instagram: thebeirutbanyan Twitter: beirut_banyan Facebook: The Beirut Banyan Website: www.beirutbanyan.com Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sarah Tarhini.