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Michael Karam

Contributing editor
Michael Karam

Contributing editor

British-Lebanese author and journalist

- Beiruter Diary
  
  Lebanon’s summers bring an influx of expats returning from across the globe, doubling village populations and fueling a mix of nostalgia, family reunions, and economic lifelines.
  
  August 19, 2025
- We need their vote
  
  The diaspora's involvement can help move the Lebanese political process into the modern age. Let them have a say at the ballot.
  
  As Lebanon heads toward the 2026 elections, the diaspora’s right to vote equally with citizens at home has become a defining test of democracy.
  
  July 14, 2025
- Uncorking our potential
  
  Lebanon’s most prominent export can significantly enhance its international reputation.
  
  Wine has helped many countries with tricky pasts. Chile, Argentina, South Africa and Georgia have all used wine to help blur the memory.
  
  July 14, 2025