About us

The Liberum - an old Latin term for ‘the free’ - advocates a free marketplace of ideas and thoughts. Freedom of speech and the fundamental right to seek and publish information through an independent press is under attack now more than ever.

The Liberum opposes this.

The right to express opinions without government restraint is a democratic ideal that dates back to ancient Greece. A large part of the assault on this fundamental right has come from an unexpected source. Elected leaders in many democracies, who should be press freedom’s staunchest defenders, have explicitly tried to silence critical media voices and strengthen outlets with favorable coverage.

A trend linked to a global decline in democracy itself: The erosion of press freedom is both a symptom of and a contributor to the breakdown of other democratic institutions and principles, making it especially alarming.

Born in 2015 as The Levant News, in 2022, The Liberum grew into a platform of uncensored ideas and stories that do not necessarily make it to mainstream media. A platform with a new look and feel unapologetic in every essence.

We hope you enjoy the ride.

The editorial team

'"An eye for an eye, and the whole world would be blind" (Kahlil Gibran)
Arthur Blok
Executive editor-in-chief
"Connecting the dots to make or break the news for the world"
Emad Aysha
Arab Science Fiction Expert
'"It is not the strongest that survives, but the most adaptable to change"
Emile Fakhoury
Corporate Expert
“Find what you love and let it kill you.”  (Charles Bukowski)
Talal Chami
Media Specialist
“Have no fear of perfection, you will never reach it” (Salvador Dali)
Hiba Kilany
Communication Globetrotter Specialist
"In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way."  (Franklin D. Roosevelt)
Nikola Mikovic
Senior Geo-political Analyst
"There is no religion higher than truth.” (H. P. Blavatsky)
Karim El Koussa
Bestselling Author and Historian
“It is what it is” is one of the strongest mindsets. No matter what, it elevates you.”
Marita Kassis
Senior Political Analyst
"If you only take small risks, you are only entitled to a small life"
Mohammad Ibrahim Fheili
Senior Economic and Financial analyst
"We are our choices"  (Jean-Paul Sartre)
Marco Mattiusi
Senior Political Analyst
"Passionate love is a quenches thirst"  (Kahlil Gibran)
Glen Kalem-Habib
Kahlil Gibran scholar
"Declare Demurrage on The US Dollar; The Way Out of The Trap"
Russel Lee Morris
Angel (NicGillicuddy)
"Si le monde était clair, l'art ne serait pas."  (Albert Camus)
Joon W
Cartoonist
"Life is a role playing game. I always win" 
Jolmer de Jong
Special Reporter
"You too should rest in Reason and move in Passion"  (Kahlil Gibran)
Nadine Najem
Good News Reporter

Contributors

Addie Schulte, Alberto de Luca, Emile Fakhoury, Erwin Sanders, George Labaki, Hiba Kilany, Joshuahn Jackstonburg, Lara Issa, Lea-Ann Moussalem, Mohammad Ibrahim Fheili, Mohammed Hussein Aldosari, Nikola Mikovic, Patricia Issa, Reem Bitar, Saleh Abdulwahed, Samir Roger Makarem and Russel Morris.
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