Lebanon 50 Years On, Bridging Divides: A Dialogue for Positive Peace
LAU Beirut Campus - Irwin Hall Faculty Lounge & Online via Webex
The Department of Political and International Studies at the School of Arts and Sciences invites you to this talk event as part of its Guest Speaker Series.
April 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War. While Lebanon has seen periods of stability since the war ended in 1990, past wounds remain. This event aims to foster dialogue, healing and reconciliation, engaging diverse perspectives to build a more cohesive society.
The aim of this talk will be to:
- Encourage open dialogue on the civil war’s impact and ongoing divisions.
- Provide a platform for reconciliation and social cohesion efforts.
- Empower youth and civil society to lead peace initiatives.
- Learn from experienced individuals about the topic at hand.
Moderators
- Dr. Sonia Nakad
- Dr. Sami Baroudi
- Ms. Elissa Tabet
Speakers
- Dr. Makram Ouaiss
- Dr. Dima De Clerk
- Dr. Khalil Gebara
- Dr. Lina Haddad Kreidie
- Mona Kanaan
- Carmen Abou Jawde
- Wadad Halawani
- Fadi Abi Allam
- Leila Hamadeh
- Albert Kostanian
- George Azar
- Jamil Mouawad