The Beiruter

Azerbaijan has leveraged the Baku Initiative Group to expand its influence over anti-French independence movements from the Pacific to the Sahel, creating a transnational network that pressures France at limited cost while reinforcing Baku’s geopolitical presence.

As Lebanon prepares to beatify Patriarch Elias Hoyek, it becomes essential to revisit and explore the spiritual leader whose vision helped shape Greater Lebanon.

An exclusive interview with Middle East Institute Senior Fellow Fadi Nicholas Nassar examines why many in Washington believe Lebanon has a historic opportunity to restore sovereignty, disarm Hezbollah, and reshape the regional balance of power through renewed U.S. engagement. 

Exclusive interview with UNIFIL spokesperson Kandice Ardiel on UNIFIL’s legacy and southern Lebanon’s uncertain security future, in light of Germany’s EU mission proposal.

More than 33,000 people remain in shelters across Lebanon as authorities work to balance school reopening, safe returns, and long-term recovery amid a fragile ceasefire.

Britain’s shrinking military capabilities and growing political divisions over defence spending are reshaping its global role, with significant implications for NATO, the Middle East, and its alliance with the United States.

As BRICS chair in 2026, India is pursuing a strategy of balancing ties with emerging economies and Western partners to strengthen its global influence, secure critical technologies, and expand its strategic autonomy.

Lebanon’s future prosperity will depend not on choosing between Syria and Israel, but on building the institutions capable of turning geography, peace, and regional cooperation into lasting national economic gains. 

Unable to match Russia conventionally, Ukraine has expanded the war beyond the main battlefield through intelligence operations, local partners, drones and sabotage aimed at weakening Moscow's global military and economic networks.

How Russia’s faith in diplomacy after the 2025 Anchorage summit echoed the lessons of the Minsk agreements, allowing Ukraine time to reshape the battlefield and bring the war deep into Russian territory.

The suspicious fire at the Ministry of Telecommunications' Dekwaneh warehouses has reignited concerns over public safety, accountability, and the protection of Lebanon's state assets, exposing broader weaknesses in the management and security of government facilities.

Lebanon is gradually transitioning to biometric passports in line with international standards, but technical delays mean most expatriates must still return home to complete the fingerprint enrollment required for first-time applications.

France leads Europe’s return to Syria as Macron’s historic visit signals renewed diplomacy, reconstruction efforts, and cautious engagement amid ongoing security challenges.

As artificial intelligence transforms fashion, industry experts argue that while AI can accelerate design and marketing, it cannot replicate the creativity, intuition, and emotional depth that define human style.

As Lebanon's crises deepen, a growing number of Lebanese are pursuing second citizenships not to replace their identity, but to secure greater mobility, opportunity, and stability for themselves and future generations.

A new UN Women-led report warns that persons with disabilities, particularly women and girls, remain among the most vulnerable during Lebanon's displacement crisis, calling for urgent reforms to make humanitarian aid more inclusive and accessible.

Discover how Deir el Qamar, Lebanon's former capital, evolved from the seat of powerful emirs into a symbol of coexistence, heritage, and intellectual life that helped shape the country's history.

As Arabic typography experiences a creative revival in Lebanon, designers and calligraphers are blending centuries-old artistic traditions with modern design to redefine cultural identity for a new generation.

Once an Ottoman-era government building and prison, the National Library of Baakline has become one of Lebanon’s leading cultural institutions, expanding access to knowledge, education, and the arts beyond Beirut.

Tripoli’s centuries-old soap-making tradition continues to endure through family-run workshops that preserve Lebanon’s artisanal heritage while adapting to modern economic challenges.

Why Lebanon's Gen Z is embracing vintage fashion, from thrift stores and archival designer pieces to Y2K trends, driven by individuality, sustainability, and nostalgia.

Four young Lebanese chess players are making their mark on the international stage, showcasing the talent, discipline, and ambition driving a bright future for chess in Lebanon.

Lebanon’s iconic cedar forests are facing mounting threats from climate change, pests, and habitat loss, prompting conservationists and authorities to intensify efforts to protect one of the nation’s most enduring symbols.

Gut health has become one of wellness's biggest trends, but experts say the science behind the microbiome is far more complex than social media claims, with healthy habits remaining the most effective way to support digestive health.

Discover Baskinta, one of Lebanon’s highest mountain villages, where ancient civilizations, centuries of faith, literary giants, and enduring traditions converge to create one of the country's richest cultural landscapes.

How White Friday in Amman is strengthening Lebanon-Jordan ties by bringing together designers, artisans, and entrepreneurs through a vibrant marketplace celebrating fashion, creativity, and cultural exchange.

How Lebanese cinema reached global prominence in the 2010s, earning Cannes honors and back-to-back Oscar nominations while transforming Lebanon's stories of war, identity, and resilience into internationally acclaimed films.

How tattoo culture in Lebanon evolved from a symbol of rebellion into a widely accepted form of self-expression, with artists and clients increasingly using tattoos to preserve identity, memory, and a connection to home.

Italy has pledged €5 million to help revive Lebanon's conflict-hit agricultural sector, supporting thousands of farmers, restoring livelihoods, and strengthening food security.

Discover Bikfaya, Lebanon's historic mountain village, where centuries of heritage, stone architecture, religious landmarks, and the beloved Peach Festival come together amid the cool pine-covered slopes of Mount Lebanon.

Lebanon’s architecture, from modernist and brutalist landmarks to post-war reconstruction and unfinished contemporary towers, serves as a living archive of the country’s political, economic, and social history, reflecting ambitions, crises, and evolving national identity.

Artist Zeina Hamady transforms grief, nature, and memory into an immersive Beirut exhibition where biodegradable artworks invite visitors to heal, reflect, and reconnect through beauty.

The rise of autonomous AI is driving renewed interest in blockchain as infrastructure for digital identity, secure transactions and coordination across the next generation of digital systems.

Despite years of economic crisis, Lebanon's startup ecosystem continues to gain international recognition, with Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 highlighting the country's growing strength in fintech, cloud technology, and innovation-driven entrepreneurship.

As AI demand drives a race for data centers and compute, Europe faces a new sovereignty challenge: whether its clean power can help build domestic technology capacity or mainly power platforms controlled abroad.

As governments race to regulate artificial intelligence, competing legal models are emerging that could shape the future of technology, innovation, and digital rights.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare by improving diagnostics, streamlining operations, and supporting more personalized patient care.

Scale Beirut ’26 brought Lebanese startups, investors, and innovators to New York Tech Week, showcasing the growing global ambitions of Lebanon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Governments are rapidly expanding cybersecurity infrastructure, but a growing shortage of qualified professionals threatens to undermine those investments.