Will Lebanon Be Saying “Same System, New Law” Post-Election Day in May?

By Marlene Zieah

As Lebanon votes for parliamentary members for the first time in nearly ten years, will it be able to maintain its sectarian-based governmental system? Proponents and opponents of the new electoral law have differing views on the effects it will have on equal representation in government and stabilizing the region.

MSU ILRAugust 30, 2018Marlene Zieah, Lebanon, Elections, Middle East, Religion, Government, Change, Parliament

The Enduring Impact of CITES

By: Megan Hall.

In August of 2017, Lebanon passed and signed into law its first animal welfare bill. The Lebanese law will help end the illegal trafficking in wild animals prevalent in Lebanon, particularly lions and tigers who are often kept as status symbols.

MSU ILRMay 24, 2018Lebanon, animal rights, Megan Hall

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