The leader of the Progressive Socialist Party, Taymour Joumblatt, receiving a delegation from the order of journalists, on June 4, 2025. Photo courtesy of the owner.
Taymour Joumblatt stands out in the Lebanese political landscape. The leader of the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) is unlike any other political figure — and he knows it.That’s likely why he rarely appears in the media. Yet, when he does, he is remarkably candid, rejecting all forms of populism. He’s not one to sugarcoat reality or offer illusions to his audience. That’s precisely why he voices his concern about the country’s overall situation. To him, the next two months will be critical, and all eyes must remain on southern Lebanon, where tensions remain high.Speaking to a delegation of the Syndicate of Press Editors, led by Joseph Kossaifi, Joumblatt nonetheless acknowledged that in recent months, there have been many positive developments that encouraged optimism. Most notably, the election of a new president after a long vacancy,...
Taymour Joumblatt stands out in the Lebanese political landscape. The leader of the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) is unlike any other political figure — and he knows it.That’s likely why he rarely appears in the media. Yet, when he does, he is remarkably candid, rejecting all forms of populism. He’s not one to sugarcoat reality or offer illusions to his audience. That’s precisely why he voices his concern about the country’s overall situation. To him, the next two months will be critical, and all eyes must remain on southern Lebanon, where tensions remain high.Speaking to a delegation of the Syndicate of Press Editors, led by Joseph Kossaifi, Joumblatt nonetheless acknowledged that in recent months, there have been many positive developments that encouraged optimism. Most notably, the election of a new president after a...