A pragmatic framework to unify national defense and security under Lebanese state control
Sami Halabi is the Director of Policy at Triangle and API. He is a policy journalist, researcher, and media specialist dedicated to promoting progressive policies through communications, advocacy, and policy development. Sami's expertise lies in political economy dynamics, and he has a strong track record in applied research with international organizations, governments, and the private sector. He is frequently invited to participate in discussions at international forums and on television networks, where he addresses a wide range of political economy issues. Prior to these roles, Sami worked extensively in journalism, contributing to both print and broadcast media with leading international outlets, and has been involved in media development across various global contexts. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy with Distinction from The University of Edinburgh.
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Bye Bye General, Hello Mr. President: Lebanon’s Fait Accompli Head of State
Lebanon’s new president inherits a broken system; his actions will dictate whether he is a reformer or ‘just another general’
Lebanon at a Crossroads: How Resolution 1701 and a New Deterrence Could Prevent a Long War
For a ceasefire to happen, Hezbollah, the US and Israel need to return to Resolution 1701
Bubbling Under the Bombs: Left Unchecked, Displacement Fears Risk Reopening Lebanon’s Civil War Wounds
Fear and government inaction are driving a displacement crisis that risks civil strife in Lebanon
Destined for Disaster: How Hubris Invaded South Lebanon
Alternatives to US, Israeli fool’s goal of severing Hezbollah from Lebanon
Packaged for Greed: The Hidden Agendas Behind Lebanon’s Postal Sector Power Grab
How the rivalry for LibanPost could decide the country’s financial future
Lebanon’s Largest Employer, the Army, is Well-Respected but Needs Reform
Calls to defund it will grow louder if the institutional bloat, accusations of graft and political infighting aren’t fixed
Israel’s Campaign Against UNRWA is a Threat to Regional Security
Israel’s bogus claims expose the danger of politicizing aid, potentially implicating donors
Sanction elites to stop Lebanon from becoming a failed state
Only coordinated US and EU sanctions may prevent Lebanese leaders from driving the country into the void.