News Summary:
The Frontline Club hosted a panel discussion on May 15, 2026, titled "Lebanon on the Edge," which examined the nation's current challenges, including accelerating regional conflict, tentative talks unfolding between Lebanon and Israel, Hezbollah’s evolving role, internal political paralysis, and a deepening economic crisis. Previously, on February 25, 2026, the club presented a panel titled "Trump China and the New World Order," discussing China's potential benefits as former President Trump redefined global alliances and trade policies. Earlier, on August 19, 2025, the Frontline Club hosted the presentation of a Reuters Institute fellowship project, "Why black African women leave South Africa’s newsrooms," which explored the experiences of black African women in newsrooms and advocated for better recognition. This followed the July 3, 2025, announcement of a new partnership between the Frontline Club and Libraro, a digital publishing start-up leveraging blockchain and intelligent algorithms to connect writers, readers, and publishers. The partnership launch included an evening panel discussion and reception on July 31.