Diaspora’s Voting Rights

Rima Adhami

Lecturer in Public Law at the Lebanese University with 12+ years of experience. Specializes in constitutional law, elections, and public administration. Active as a legal consultant, trainer, and researcher with various associations. Rima holds a PhD in Law from the University of Montpellier I.

Carole Abi Jaoude

Networking strategist at Kulluna Irada, with a background at Air France–KLM and an advisory role in Lebanon’s largest World Bank-funded education program. A certified mediator, she’s worked on projects around nonviolent communication, women’s political participation, and civil society engagement. Carole holds a BA and Master’s from Saint Joseph University.

Israel-Iran Conflict: What It Means for Lebanon and the Region

Colonel (Ret.) Abbas Dahouk is the Founder and President of HyphenPoint™ LLC, promoting U.S.–Middle East strategic ties. He serves on the Board of Directors of the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and is a frequent media commentator on political and military affairs. Born in Lebanon, Abbas joined a local militia at 15 during the civil war and trained in Crimea at 17. He moved to the U.S. at 21, ultimately enlisting in the Army. Over 33 years, he served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne and held leadership roles across Europe and the Middle East. He was a Senior Military Advisor at the U.S. State Department, supporting policy with CENTCOM, EUCOM, and AFRICOM. He also served as Defense Attaché to Saudi Arabia and taught Arabic and Farsi at West Point. A U.S. Army OCS Hall of Fame inductee, Abbas holds numerous honors, including the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and several foreign military awards. He is a Master Parachutist and Ranger.

The Implications of the Israeli-Iran War on Lebanon

Ali Mourad is a Lebanese legal scholar and political activist, currently serving as Assistant Professor of Public Law at Beirut Arab University. With over 16 years of academic and research experience in Lebanon and France, Dr. Mourad specializes in human rights, constitutional and administrative law, and electoral reform.

Beyond academia, he is an engaged political figure. In 2022, he ran as a parliamentary candidate under the reformist Change movement, reflecting his commitment to democratic principles, the rule of law, and accountable governance. Dr. Mourad remains active in public affairs, serving as a legal advisor to national and regional institutions and contributing regularly to policy debates across Lebanon and the Arab region.

He is a published author and a frequent media commentator on legal and political issues in the region.

LEBANON AND THE ABRAHAM ACCORD

Eli Khoury is a strategic communications and media specialist with over 30 years of experience in national, institutional, and corporate brand development, as well as political narrative engagement. He is widely recognized for raising the standard of communications in the region through the innovative practices he pioneered. Khoury serves as Chairman of the Quantum Group and is the publisher of NOW Lebanon. As an activist, he approaches communications with a blend of democratic entrepreneurship and socio-political awareness.

Can Lebanon Guarantee 100% Depositor Returns? YES.

Nicolas Chikhani

An international banker with 30 years of leadership experience across global financial hubs. He has served as CFO, COO, and CEO of a Swiss bank and sits on various boards in banking, fintech, and civil society. Politically independent and anti-corruption manager, he is a Knight of the Order of Malta and active in organizations like LPSN (Lebanese Private Network Sector) and the Swiss Forum of International Politics. He is an engineer and holds executive degrees from INSEAD, HARVARD, and a cryptocurrency certificate from the LSE.

Joseph Amine El-Khoury

An independent journalist and writer with over 30 years of experience covering economic, political, cultural, and social topics. He founded TEYA, the publisher of several Arabic and French periodicals like Chronique and Masculin, promoting cultural dialogue and regional engagement. He holds degrees in journalism and economics from Paris II, USJ and LU universities with interests in languages, semiology, and Levantine heritage.

Prerequisites of Post-Conflict Peacebuilding in Lebanon

Hisham Hamdan holds a Ph.D. in International Public Law from Charles University, Prague, with a dissertation on “Peacekeeping Operations under the Charter of the United Nations: The Theory and the Practice.” With a distinguished career spanning decades, Dr. Hamdan has served as Lebanon’s Ambassador to Mexico, Argentina, and Paraguay, leading groundbreaking diplomatic initiatives, including negotiations at the United Nations on global security, peacebuilding, and international justice. His extensive experience includes roles as Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN in New York and Geneva, Vice President of UNICEF’s Executive Council, and Acting Vice President of ECOSOC. A recognized leader in multilateral diplomacy, Dr. Hamdan has lectured at prestigious institutions worldwide and published extensively on international law, peacebuilding, and sustainable development. His accolades include the San Martin Cross (Argentina), Doctoris Honoris Causa (Mexico), and over 300 honorary recognitions globally. Hamdan continues to contribute as a co-founder of the Lebanese Organization for Peacebuilding and as an active researcher, championing Lebanon’s role as a model of dialogue and post-conflict peacebuilding.