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Challenge: Send us your ideas
There are now many, many “friends” around the world who support the concept of building a better and more peaceful Lebanon. We feel that to achieve our goal requires information and communication. As the French philosopher Emile Chartier said, “Nothing is more dangerous than an idea when it is the only one you have.”
With this in mind, then, Friends of Lebanon would like to invite news editorial articles for publication on this website. Submissions should be in English, between 500—3000 words in length. (Shorter opinion-pieces are welcome for our “Have Your Say” section.) Articles should be directly concerned with Lebanon. The escalating Israeli war on Palestine has presented such distinct parallels to the Israeli war on Lebanon—both of which continue to escalate then abate—that news editorials considering the underlying motivations in this cycle of aggression and resistance will be considered, whether the context is Palestine or Lebanon or both.
While all points of view are welcome, please note that we will not publish any article deemed racist or inflammatory. Our goal is to provoke examination of ideas: why is a situation what it is? How and why did a situation develop? What are its ramifications? What can we learn from a situation? Is it being justly represented in the media? Assertions should be documented where appropriate, using primary sources when possible. When submitting, please note whether you would like your name published with the article, or whether you prefer it remain anonymous.
Lebanon is a diamond: a valuable gem that shines all the more for its many facets and colours. Friends of Lebanon is here for all of us to view and examine its complexities. Let us hear from you.
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Please note: · When we refer to a country we are referring to the government of that country. There will always be a mixture of people in a country: some supporting their government’s positions, some not, some just too overwhelmed by the media to be able to make a sound decision. · We aim to use primary, first-hand information whenever possible; otherwise, we will refer to information consistently reported from reputable sources. Citations are given as needed and we would encourage all readers to view original sources of information. |