The Explosion in Beirut and Lebanon’s Crisis

August 10, 2020 – What does it look like when a state collapses?

This question was posed by Steven Cook while reporting on Lebanon one week prior to the devastating explosion in Beirut. We are joined by Steven Cook, Ph.D., Foreign Policy, Council on Foreign Relations to discuss the economic and political challenges that have plagued Lebanon and how this recent tragedy further threatens Lebanon’s future.

Moderated by Megan Clark Torrey, CEO.

Featuring:


STEVEN COOK, PH.D.,

Foreign Policy, Council on Foreign Relations