Frances Guy

Almost 20 years ago ( a worrying thought) I was the desk officer for Iraq in the FCO in London. It was just after Kuwait had been liberated but Saddam was... read more

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Just a taste of this week which demonstrates both the extremes of Lebanon and the range of diplomatic life. Tuesday Aley - European cup football Aley was... read more

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Election and Inauguration of General Michel Sleiman as President of the Republic of Lebanon.  Just the sort of official occasion where it is a real honour... read more

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As the verbal war heats up with Christians being rude to the Patriarch and different Muslim sects claiming they are ready for war if that is what the "others "... read more

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Do blogs have to be up beat?  It is difficult this weekend.  Friday morning another massive explosion rocked Beirut.   Another bomb against... read more

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