Khalil Gebara
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Khalil Gebara
@kgebara.bsky.social
Academic, research, and public policy expert. A (non-resilient) Lebanese.
For the first time since 1969, the #Lebanese state is reclaiming its authority, asserting the right to speak in the name of the national interest & to decide who acts on its behalf. A quiet but profound shift is underway. @NOW_leb #Lebanon #Sovereignty

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Is the Lebanese State Finally Claiming Its Sovereignty? - Nowlebanon
The 1967 Defeat: A Turning Point for […]
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May 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
As both #Lebanon and #Syria navigate the fragile path from collapse to recovery, this year’s #IMF-#WorldBank Spring Meetings served as a powerful reminder that international engagement is essential.

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Why this year’s Spring Meetings were unusual
For many, the International Monetary Fund and World Bank’s Spring Meetings might seem like routine calendar fixtures — occasions where finance ministers, central bank governors and senior executives c...
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April 30, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I argue in my latest op-ed that #Lebanon new government ministerial statement is full of promising pledges. The real test is in their implementation!
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Between vision and reality - Nowlebanon
Assessing Lebanon’s new government ministerial statement Author […]
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February 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
My latest piece: #Lebanon now stands at a crossroads. The post-war reconstruction process is not merely about rebuilding homes and livelihoods—it represents an opportunity to restore legitimacy and construct a national narrative firmly rooted in state sovereignty.

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The war of narratives - Nowlebanon
Reclaiming Lebanon's reality “Until the lion learns […]
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February 19, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I argue in my latest article that: It would be a fatal mistake for Syria and Lebanon to compete separately for financial aid and reconstruction funds.

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Toward a Marshall Plan for the Levant
In a recent article, The Economist posed a compelling question: Why don’t more countries import electricity despite cross – border energy connectivity’s
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February 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Lebanon at a crossroads: A reform agenda for economic and financial recovery

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Lebanon at a crossroads: A reform agenda for economic and financial recovery
Lebanon stands at a crossroads. The country faces an unprecedented series of compounded crises that have shaken its very foundation: a devastating economic
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January 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The Politics of International Assistance: Shifting Sands and Shrinking Spaces!
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The Politics of International Assistance
The 2023 Gaza war sent shockwaves through the international
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January 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
My recent article: #Lebanon’s survival depends on actions – not promises.

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A country of endless strategies and minimal action - Nowlebanon
With President Joseph Aoun's election and Nawaf […]
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January 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
In Lebanon’s case, legitimacy hinges on the state’s ability to deliver public goods, ensure security, and build trust with its citizens.

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Reviving the State - Nowlebanon
Lessons from Lebanon’s fractured past and path […]
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January 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
In my recent article for NOW, I argue “one of the persistent dilemmas is how to maintain short-term stability &ensure service delivery while simultaneously building strong institutions, fostering democratic representation, &promoting good governance in the long term."

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After the House of Assad - Nowlebanon
The challenges of post-Assad Syria Syrian TV […]
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December 24, 2024 at 10:24 AM