Karim Safieddine is a Lebanese political organizer and researcher involved with the Mada Network and secular clubs. He holds a Master’s degree in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and is currently pursuing a PhD in Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh. His political writing and research, featured in local, regional, and international outlets, examine the intersections of the state, liberation, and democratic and progressive struggles in Lebanon and beyond.
From Fleeting Wins to Grassroots Power: Why Lebanon’s Seculars Must Rethink the 2026 Elections
To preserve fragile gains, secular forces need to look beyond the ballot box and use the elections as a catalyst for renewal
