Glen Kalem-Habib

Oct 29, 2024 | theliberum.com | Arthur Blok |Glen Kalem-Habib

Image credits: The late Hassan Nasrallah is addressing Hezbollah supporters in southern Lebanon. October 29, 2024 | Lebanon, Syria | Featured, UnderstandingThis article goes against the widely accepted view expressed by Ehud Yaari, an Israeli Journalist in The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune, where he wrote: "Apart from the Syrian people themselves, Israel comes out of the 12 years of civil war in Syria as the biggest loser".

Sep 1, 2024 | theliberum.com | Emad El-Din Aysha |Glen Kalem-Habib |Paul Cliteur

One of those fortuitous coincidences happened a while back when I attended a lecture by African American professor Jennifer Susanne Leath, “Maât: Prototypical Womanism for Contemporary Justice Work” (CEDEJ, 9 July 2024). This reference to the ancient Egyptian goddess of justice automatically recalled my review of Sheshet (the daughter of Maât), something Dr. Leah was quite happy about.

Aug 24, 2024 | theliberum.com | Glen Kalem-Habib |Paul Cliteur |Ken van Ierlant

Since Kamala Harris took over the Democratic Party nomination, the presidential race against former President Donald Trump has become exciting again. While President Joe Biden suddenly disappeared from the stage, Harris is heading for a victory in some polls. The media circus has shifted its attention from Biden's incompetence to Harris's ‘competence’; who remains on honeymoon with the media. Can she beat Trump in the swing states?  By Joost Glas   Elections will be held in all 51 states.

Aug 1, 2024 | theliberum.com | Robert M. Cutler |Glen Kalem-Habib |Paul Cliteur |Ken van Ierlant

Under Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Armenian government has been articulating its desire to distance itself from Russia. Such a possibility requires nuanced consideration. Moving away from its dependence on Russia could benefit Armenia's long-term security, but only if it strengthens its position through genuine self-reliance. A prerequisite for that is improved regional relations, including but not limited to a comprehensive peace treaty with Azerbaijan. By Robert M.

Mar 2, 2023 | theliberum.com | Glen Kalem-Habib

The year 2023 provides a unique opportunity to celebrate Kahlil Gibran’s beloved masterpiece, The Prophet:  this is the year the book ends its first century of publication and begins its next one hundred years in the hearts of its readers. Two new books arrive in time to help the world treasure and appreciate Gibran. By Glen Kalem-HabibThe Prophet was conceived in 1899 when Kahlil was a sixteen-year-old student in Beirut.