The Beiruter

Declining belief contrasts with rising attachment to Christian symbols, creating tension between Church teachings and cultural identity.

The EU struggles to balance U.S. strategic reliance with deep Chinese economic integration amid mounting crises.

Powerful states decide when rules apply, while weaker states like Lebanon are forced to endure consequences.

Lebanon celebrates its Independence Day as one, yet its people remain divided, revealing a nation still without a shared history to truly unite them.

How China Developed the Belt and Road Initiative to Reclaim Influence in a Multipolar World

Despite democratic rituals, Lebanon’s politics remain trapped in feudal clientelism, sustaining dependence and obstructing true reform