The Lost Puzzle of Lebanese Sovereignty
An Arabic political essay on Lebanon’s fragile sovereignty, sectarian compromise, and the competing ideological forces that have shaped the state.
Journalist · Author · Researcher
Journalism, books, and research across conflict, memory, and peace.
Hussein El Hajj Hassan is a Lebanese-Canadian journalist, author, and researcher examining power, ideology, conflict, displacement, and the possibilities for peace in the Middle East and beyond.
His journalism, books, and commentary explore how conflict shapes memory, identity, and belonging — and how truth, dialogue, and moral courage can open space for something better.
Latest Work
Hezbollah: From Myth to Reality – How the Western Perception Collapsed in One Week
A deep dive examining the ideological and structural realities within Hezbollah, challenging Western media narratives and analyzing the group’s recent vulnerabilities.
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Selected journalism and commentary
Political analysis, personal nonfiction, and public commentary across English and Arabic.
Finding Refuge in My Mother
A personal nonfiction story about family, exile, responsibility, and the emotional geography of refuge.
Hezbollah’s Hostages
Lebanese Man Taught to Hate Israel Becomes an Advocate for Peace | Hezbollah’s Hostages
An animated documentary short featuring Hussein’s voice and life story, tracing his journey from Lebanon, political indoctrination, and conflict toward advocacy for Arab-Israeli peace.
Denmark and the Pursuit of an Inclusive, Sustainable Society
Uploaded/registered January 2026
A research paper using Maslow’s concept of self-actualization to examine Denmark as a case study in inclusive social policy, sustainability, healthcare, education, green transition, and disability inclusion.
Books
Memory, service, and belonging
Hussein's books move between personal memory, public service, and the search for belonging — from a tribute to maternal love and survival to a practical guide for newcomers building a life in Ontario.
Published
Samia: A Story of Survival, Love, and Legacy
A son’s tribute to an extraordinary mother — and a moving reflection on love, grief, resilience, and the light we carry after loss.
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Welcome Home: A Newcomer’s Essential Guide to Life in Ontario
A practical and compassionate guide for newcomers building stability, confidence, and belonging in Ontario.
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Coming Soon
The Lebanon We Dream
A work in progress exploring memory, belonging, conflict, and the possibility of imagining Lebanon beyond fear, fragmentation, and inherited despair.
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Selected interviews and public appearances
Selected interviews, documentary appearances, and public commentary on Lebanon, conflict, displacement, and peace-oriented dialogue.
Lebanese Man Taught to Hate Israel Becomes an Advocate for Peace | Hezbollah’s Hostages
An animated documentary short directed by Joseph Braude, featuring Hussein’s voice narration and life story. The film traces his journey from growing up in Lebanon to overcoming indoctrination and becoming an advocate for Arab-Israeli peace. It was nominated and screened at the 20th ANGEL FILM AWARDS - Monaco International Film Festival.
Inside Hezbollah: A firsthand account of escape from indoctrination
An interview featuring Hussein’s firsthand experiences and insights regarding Hezbollah’s inner structure, societal control, and the challenges faced within Lebanon.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds but isn’t a permanent solution: advocate
A media feature discussing the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and why it should be understood as a temporary pause rather than a permanent path to peace.
Contact / Collaboration
For interviews, commentary, writing, or collaboration
Hussein is available for journalism, public commentary, research collaboration, interviews, speaking opportunities, and peacebuilding-related projects.
For inquiries related to Lebanon, Middle Eastern politics, displacement, integration, community, dialogue, or peace-oriented initiatives, please get in touch.