An unrealistic and constitutionally suspect deal paves the way for the next war.
Sami Halabi
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.
Articles by Sami Halabi
Shelf Control: It’s Time for Lebanon to Make Prices Reasonable
War raises prices, traders raise them further, and Lebanon has the tools to stop it.
Lebanon Cannot Be Bombed Into Sovereignty
A sovereign Lebanon and a demilitarised Hezbollah cannot happen without a credible political transition
Last Card is Rarely Lucky: Lebanon’s Next War of Survival
Hezbollah has dragged Lebanon into a war it cannot control—leaving the state to rebuild leverage from weakness.
Ending Lebanon’s Military Dualism: Hezbollah’s Disarmament Requires Process More Than Pressure
Lebanon has a third option between civil strife and indefinite military dualism
No Peace Without Process: Changing Course on Hezbollah’s Arms
A pragmatic framework to unify national defense and security under Lebanese state control
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