Ayman Wasim·Feb 15Hizballah and the Disarmament DilemmaHizballah is once again locked in a power struggle with the Lebanese state, this time centered on the question of disarmament. The issue…
Roderick Balenda·Jan 23Lebanon, Senegal, and the Politics of Black Birth: When Racism Crosses Borders.“Noir(e) Sans Frontières” is a blog that examines racism, migration, and the moral contradictions of citizenship across Africa, the Middle…
Rima Najjar·Dec 1, 2025The Spectacle in Beirut: A City on Its Knees, a Pope Bearing Symbols Instead of JusticeIn Beirut this week, the country paused its collapse so a motorcade could glide through. The same footage loops on every channel: Pope Leo…A response icon4A response icon4
Georgiesara·Oct 3, 2025We blame, but we do not See?When we talk about Lebanon, the first word that comes up is corruption. As Lebanese — and even outsiders looking in — we repeat the same…A response icon2A response icon2
Omar Chehab·Feb 23, 2025It is Time to Let Lebanon DecideThis is a critique of an article posted by *This is Beirut*, written by David Hale. I suggest you read the article before reading my…
Antoine Husseini·Nov 18, 2024Freedom of Speech in LebanonLebanon, once known as the Switzerland of the Middle East, is an Arab country recognised for its diverse culture, religions, and…
Fouad El-Khabbaz·Aug 4, 2023“Warehouse 12: In Memories of the Lost” — Unraveling the Tangle of Fear, Injustice, and Courage…August 4, 2020, marked a day of devastation for Beirut when a massive explosion claimed over 220 lives and injured at least 6,500…
Fouad El-Khabbaz·Aug 4, 2023Rising Shadows: Unveiling the Escalating Homophobia in LebanonLebanon, a country once praised for its diverse and dynamic society, now contends with a troubling rise in homophobia. An increase in…
Nicholas P Carlone·Jun 26, 2023The Current Crisis in Lebanon: Unraveling Challenges and Seeking SolutionsLebanon, a small country located on the rich Mediterranean Sea, historically known for its rich cultural heritage and resilience, finds…
