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Dr. Haytham Ahmad Mouzahem
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Dr. Haytham Ahmad Mouzahem

Researcher, journalist, political analyst, and university lecturer

A researcher and journalist from Machghara specializing in Islamic philosophy, international relations, Middle Eastern affairs, and Asian studies, and founder of the Center for Asian and Chinese Studies.

Biography

Haytham Ahmad Mouzahem is a Lebanese researcher, journalist, and political analyst from Machghara who was born and raised in Beirut. He studied philosophy, Islamic studies, and journalism at the Lebanese University and earned a doctorate in philosophy and Islamic studies.

He worked in journalism and research centers, held senior editorial and research roles, and published in Arabic and English on Islamic thought, international relations, and regional conflict. He also founded The Levant newspaper and the Beirut Centre for Middle East Studies and has participated in university teaching and research.

He founded and directs the Center for Asian and Chinese Studies in Beirut. His more recent work focuses on China, Asia, Arab-Chinese relations, and the Belt and Road Initiative, alongside his continuing research on political and religious thought in the Middle East.

Notable Contributions

Founded the Center for Asian and Chinese Studies and specialized research and media platforms.

Published books, studies, and articles on Islamic philosophy, politics, and international relations.

Helped expand serious Arabic-language research on Asian and Chinese affairs.