David Hury (France-Lebanon)
Journalist and Editorial consultant. Former Beirut correspondent for La Croix, Le Soir, 20 Minutes.
Reforms in Lebanon: The IMF loses patience
IMF mission chief Ernesto Rigo hasn't weighed his words during his stay in Beirut last week. "We think Lebanon is at a...
Pr. Yahia Zoubir: “Food shortages could inflame the whole region”
ByTheEast: The war in Ukraine has disrupted the global agricultural supply chain. What are the short -term impacts on the countries...
Russia-Ukraine crisis: The ramifications on Europe and MENA
Midst ongoing diplomatic efforts to avert what the United States and its allies say is a potential invasion of Ukraine by Russia,...
Michael Wurmser: “Norway is a game changer for Europe”
ByTheEast: How did you come to work in Norway?
Michael Wurmser: I was already in the commodity business...
Nadim Houry on Lebanon: “The public sphere is left to rot”
ByTheEast: Since 2011, the Arab countries followed different paths. What have they in common in 2020?
Nadim Houry:...
Paul Tourret on investing in Lebanon: “The Chinese are not adventurers”
ByTheEast: What have been the major transformations in maritime transport over the past 20 years?
Paul Tourret: With...
Rabih El Chaer on corruption: "We need a complete lifting of banking secrecy"
ByTheEast: Since the beginning of the Thawra on October 17th, corruption is the theme of many debates. How do you evaluate...
Yasmine Seghirate el-Guerrab on food security: “We must ensure the health of the soil...
ByTheEast: International medias talk a lot about "food security" lately. What does it imply specially in the Mediterranean region?
Marc Goutalier on Saudi Arabia: “Riyadh aims to diversify its portfolio”
ByTheEast: Saudi Arabia is currently in the spotlight. What can we expect from Russian president Vladimir Putin's visit to Riyadh today?
Agriculture in Ukraine, pt.2: Things that need to be fixed in heaven
True. Ukraine has succeeded in its quest to emerge as a significant international player. Its strategy seems efficient, statistics wise. But the...