Ep.360 (Live Video): Exchange of Knowledge with Najat Aoun Saliba

0:00 Intro 2:22 Two different opinions 6:11 Recent trip 13:02 Left to the margins 20:23 2006-2008 26:08 Back to the process 31:51 No IMF deal & no port blast investigation 37:25 Baabda 48:08 A third candidate 52:25 Municipal elections 59:17 Q&A 1:33:29 "Largest militia in the world" We're with Najat Aoun Saliba for Episode 360 of The Beirut Banyan, recorded live at Aaliya’s Books. Click to watch :https://youtu.be/JEbMyUvm6lU We discuss the necessity for international action and protection, recent trips to Geneva and New York, the likelihood for no IMF deal / port blast investigation and a clear stand regarding Baabda. Our conversation includes circumventing political paralysis, security and state capture and a personal journey that began in civil society and entered politics over the past year. Najat also reflects on her break from Taqaddom and a marked reassessment over how much leverage local agency offers while Hezbollah's security remains central to our politics. Najat Aoun Saliba is a member of parliament. Special thanks to Samer Beyhum for his audio-technical support. 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 Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com