From the pod

In this book, Maroun Abboud presents a precise recipe for building a state, taking Lebanon as a model. After it gained its independence, it had to try to build what colonialism destroyed. In this context, the writer discusses some political and social issues related to nation building, including parliamentary elections, where he clarifies the criteria for electing candidates, warning against being deceived by rhetorical chatter and false promises that candidates make to voters to secure the...