Category: Op-Eds
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Beyond Coexistence: Social Cohesion in Times of Crisis
In this op-ed, Ziad Abdel Samad argues that while crises often generate remarkable solidarity across the Arab region, lasting social cohesion requires far more than emergency responses. It calls for a renewed social contract grounded in justice, equal citizenship, accountable institutions, and inclusive development to transform temporary solidarity into enduring trust, sustainable peace, and collective…
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When Solidarity Becomes Optional
In this op-ed, Sally Abi Khalil argues that the global humanitarian funding crisis extends far beyond aid budget cuts. As international solidarity erodes, she examines the consequences for communities across Southwest Asia and North Africa and calls for renewed political commitment and more sustainable, locally led humanitarian responses.
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Who Writes the Rules of the Street?Â
This op-ed explores how a simple parking dispute reveals a deeper crisis of citizenship in Lebanon. When individuals begin enforcing their own rules in public spaces, institutional authority erodes. Through an everyday encounter, it examines legitimacy, informal power, and why rebuilding the state must begin with restoring trust in shared public life.
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