مركز الدراسات اللبنانية

Center for Lebanese Studies ‒ CLS
Beirut, Lebanon

The Centre for Lebanese Studies was founded in 1984 by a group of Lebanese.is an independent academic research institution whose purpose is to promote international understanding of the country and the issues facing it. Its objectives are: To promote better understanding of the national and international issues relevant to Lebanon through the pursuit of independent objective academic research into the political, social, educational, historical, economic, and cultural issues of Lebanon. To inform policy-makers in Lebanon and make recommendations based on research findings in connection with issues facing Lebanon. To provide support and information for governments and international institutions in the formulation of their Lebanese and Middle East policies.

Contact details

Website:
https://www.lebanesestudies.com/

Address:
Centre for Lebanese Studies Lebanese American University, Atiyah Building – Level 3, P.O. Box 13-5053, Chouran Beirut: 1102 2801, Lebanon

Country:
Lebanon

Sub-region:
Western Asia

Areas of focus

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
1984
Institutional affiliations
University
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Dr. Maha Shuayb
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2024): Maha Shuayb
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2023): Maha Shuayb
Leader gender: Female
Staff size
2025
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
11
Lebanon average
11
Global average
87
2024
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
10
2023
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
10
% Female staff
2025
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
45%
Lebanon average
42%
Global average
50%
2024
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
90%
2023
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
9%
Age (years)
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
42
Lebanon average
26
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2025
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
80%
Lebanon average
48%
Global average
47%
2024
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
90%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
37
Lebanon average
24
Global average
57
2023
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
9
2022
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
29

Social

Facebook
Likes (2023)
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
9,114
Lebanon average
18,883
Global average
26,974
Likes (2022)
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
8,086
Likes (2021)
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
7,018
Twitter
Followers (2025)
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
1,877
Lebanon average
8,696
Global average
19,785
Followers (2024)
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
1,816
Followers (2022)
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
1,436
Subscribers (2025)
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
202
Lebanon average
3,646
Global average
7,402
Subscribers (2024)
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
176
Subscribers (2023)
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
157
Instagram
Followers (2025)
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
1,136
Lebanon average
1,908
Global average
18,482
Followers (2024)
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
1,006
Followers (2023)
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
834
Followers (2025)
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
2,000
Lebanon average
2,437
Global average
15,795
Followers (2024)
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
1,000
Followers (2019)
مركز الدراسات اللبنانية
11

Data notes

Last updated: 21/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Suggested by Multilateral Organisation experts
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