Ear to the Ground…

On matters related to Russia, I’ve certainly got my ear to the ground–quite literally, as you can see in the photograph above. Since I research and teach about the Middle East and Russia (and speak Arabic and Russian), I’ve really been keeping my ear to the ground these past few weeks–to keep up with the latest developments on Russia and Syria–especially since the situation in Syria directly impacts our life here in Lebanon. You wouldn’t believe what secrets I heard being whispered under the pavement of Palace Square in St. Petersburg. I could tell you, but then, well, you know…