If you spend time in Lebanon, you will frequently hear the term “bukra.” Bukra translates to “tomorrow.” The Lebanese often use the term in the context of deadlines, expectations, and responsibilities. For example, “When will my car be fixed?” “Bukra.” One quickly learns that bukra is not a serious response in Lebanon. It is an […]The post Lebanon: ceasefire for tomorrow in a country with no future appeared first on Asia Times.