Tarikh is the Khayrallah Center's webinar series where we explore the history of Lebanon and its diaspora through conversations with outstanding scholars. In these discussions we hope to gain deeper insights into Lebanese history in all of its dimensions be they political, economic, cultural, environmental or social. Our focus will primarily be on the modern history of Lebanon across the 19th and 20th centuries, but we will certainly make forays into earlier periods as well. If there are particular topics that you would like to hear more about then please let us know by emailing us at: [email protected]
This episode focuses on the history of development and energy/electricity in mid-century Lebanon. Today we will be speaking with Dr. Owain Lawson, a historian of development, environment, and social movements in the modern Middle East. He is completing his first book, Power Failures: Development, Sovereignty, and Environmental Justice in Lebanon.