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Anthony Chamoun

Researcher/Writer at The Beiruter’s Political Department
Anthony Chamoun

Researcher/Writer at The Beiruter’s Political Department

Researcher in Political Science and International Affairs, interested in international security, diplomacy, foreign policy, and conflict resolution, with a focus on Lebanon and the Middle East.

- Independence revisited: How Lebanon’s past rhymes with its present
  
  Lebanon’s 1943 independence arose from unified resolve and global pressure, unlike today’s fragmented politics and weakened sovereignty
  
  Once liberated through unity and foreign leverage, Lebanon now struggles to reclaim true independence amid internal division.
  
  November 22, 2025
- Vote Beyond Borders
  
  A recent MEIRSS seminar brought renewed attention to the political tensions, legal questions, and competing interests shaping the ongoing debate over expatriate participation in Lebanon’s 2026 elections.
  
  A recent MEIRSS seminar brought renewed attention to the political tensions, legal questions, and competing interests shaping the ongoing debate over expatriate participation in Lebanon’s 2026 elections.
  
  November 15, 2025
- Pope Leo XIV: A mission of hope and peace in a turbulent Lebanon
  
  In an exclusive interview for The Beiruter, the Bishop of the Maronite Eparchy of Jbeil, his Excellency Monseigneur Michel Aoun, asserted that “the visit has been confirmed and will proceed as scheduled. There will be no postponement!”
  
  Pope Leo XIV visits Lebanon, promoting peace, hope, and interfaith dialogue amid regional challenges.
  
  November 06, 2025
- Exclusive to The Beiruter: From Montreal to Ottawa, Lebanese diaspora rises for the right to vote
  
  Expatriates in Ottawa and Montreal organize protests to ensure their full electoral participation in Lebanon’s parliamentary elections.
  
  The Lebanese diaspora in Canada rallies for voting rights, demanding representation for all 128 MPs, not just six.
  
  November 04, 2025