Michel Helou

Michele Helou, Secretary General of Lebanon’s National Bloc Party, joins Anya and Ritta to explore the future of Lebanon at a moment of profound crisis. Recorded just before the latest escalation of war, this conversation examines the country’s deep structural challenges—from sectarian politics and the limits of post-2019 reform movements to the legacy of the Taif Agreement. They also unpack questions of sovereignty, Hezbollah’s disarmament, and the pressures shaping Lebanon’s foreign relations. As conflict intensifies and the humanitarian crisis deepens, the episode offers a timely lens on the political debates and visions that continue to shape Lebanon’s uncertain future.