Writing
Selected work on Middle Eastern politics, Lebanon, conflict, identity, displacement, sovereignty, and the moral responsibilities of public life.
A curated selection of analysis, essays, research, and public writing across English and Arabic.
A deep dive examining the ideological and structural realities within Hezbollah, challenging Western media narratives and analyzing the group’s recent vulnerabilities.
The Lost Puzzle of Lebanese Sovereignty: Between Arabism and Hezbollah
An essay on Lebanon’s fragile sovereignty, sectarian compromise, and the competing ideological forces shaping the Lebanese state.
Finding Refuge: Three Brothers and a Mother
A personal story exploring inner migration, physical separation, family, and the emotional geography of refuge.
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.
Arabic opinion and analysis on Lebanon, sovereignty, ideology, state weakness, and regional conflict.
Hezbollah’s Money Is Not All From Iran
Political analysis of Hezbollah’s funding networks, including drugs, money laundering, and other sources beyond Iranian support.
1982: Made in Iran
An analytical piece revisiting the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon and tracing the origins, rise, and Iranian sponsorship of Hezbollah.
The Lost Puzzle of Lebanese Sovereignty: Between Arabism and Hezbollah
An essay on Lebanon’s fragile sovereignty, sectarian compromise, and the competing ideological forces shaping the Lebanese state.
The Rise of Hezbollah and the Lebanese Dilemma
Political opinion and analysis on Hezbollah’s emergence and the Lebanese political dilemma.
Lebanon of Tomorrow: Long Live Khamenei
A critical look at Lebanon’s political system, shifting regional dynamics, and the forces isolating Lebanon from its Arab neighbors.
The French Deposit: A Worn-Out System Past Its Expiry Date
Political opinion and analysis on Lebanon’s decaying political system.
The Corona Government in Lebanon
Analysis of the Lebanese government’s response and political maneuvering during the COVID-19 pandemic.
My Friend Hashem
A political and personal reflection connected to memory, activism, and loss.
English-language analysis, research, and public writing.
A deep dive examining the ideological and structural realities within Hezbollah, challenging Western media narratives and analyzing the group’s recent vulnerabilities.
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.
A review of Zia Mohajerjasbi’s film Know Your Place, analyzing its portrayal of Black American experiences and systemic challenges.
Personal writing on memory, family, migration, and belonging.
Finding Refuge: Three Brothers and a Mother
A personal story exploring inner migration, physical separation, family, and the emotional geography of refuge.
Selected community reporting from Ottawa on multiculturalism, health, public life, and belonging.
Coverage of Multiculturalism Day hosted by the Point d’Accueil Francophone and YMCA Ottawa’s Newcomer Information Centre.
Coverage of a Canadian Multiculturalism Day celebration on Parliament Hill organized by Leading Ladies Canada.
Coverage of a health seminar organized by the African, Caribbean, and Canadian Health Coalition in Ottawa on intergenerational trauma and self-care.
Coverage of a cultural community event hosted by the Saint Vincent and Grenadines Association of Ottawa.
Earlier Arabic journalism by Hussein also appeared in Lebanese outlets including AlkalimaOnline and Tahkikat News between 2017 and 2020. Some original links are no longer available due to outlet closures and website migrations.