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" If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing"

Benjamin Franklin

What I Do

I specialize in creating compelling content and reports that help businesses and organizations capture their audience’s attention. My mission is to deliver content that is not only informative and engaging but also drives tangible results—whether that’s increasing website traffic, building brand awareness, or establishing industry authority.

My background in political and economic research has honed my analytical and writing skills, while my interest in audience psychology and proficiency in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) allow me to connect with diverse audiences. I craft messages that resonate, delivering ideas in language that’s accessible and impactful.

As a freelance writer, I’ve worked with nine clients across industries, producing 20 articles on topics such as politics, economics, business, history, and culture. My work has been published on esteemed platforms including Executive Magazine, Bromberg Translations, Phoenix Daily, Janoubia.com, Naqd Politics, Medium, Students for Liberty, Conta Poder News (Venezuela), Timed Greece, Wonderlust, and Libertatio.

Beyond news outlets, I collaborate with private companies to create content for social media and websites, ensuring their messaging is both strategic and engaging.

Scroll down to explore my portfolio and see how my words can help elevate your brand.

Economics & Business

Executive Magazine •

The Critical Future of Lebanon’s Teacher Supply Chain

During the last four years, Lebanon’s education sector has undergone major changes due to the economic crisis, political instability and social challenges which resulted from the Covid-19 pandemic. As teachers became affected by the worsening economic conditions, schools started witnessing the migration of key members of their faculties, which in turn has led to the deterioration of the quality of the education system as a whole. The Lebanese government, along with public and private educational
Students For Liberty •

Mass exodus: why Lebanon is losing its youth

Lebanon has always been a land of migration, war, and turmoil. Currently, Lebanon is facing a new great exodus — one that has touched every Lebanese household and every Lebanese town.

It’s curse is its strategic location, in which foreign powers play in as it suits them. Of course, when it no longer does, they abandon Lebanon, turning stability and prosperity into rarities. The corruption of local leaders and internal disputes have contributed to the lack of stability, weak economy, and fragile
naqd politics •

Lebanon: Do we really pay taxes? - naqd politics

In recent days, a on taxes in Lebanon has ignited a spirited debate among Lebanese users. Some argue vehemently that taxes are non-existent, suggesting a perception gap among citizens. On the contrary, others assert that taxes are indeed present, with individuals and businesses paying their dues. As someone with a background in economics, I sought to dissect the issue objectively to answer a fundamental question: Do we pay taxes in Lebanon?

Let’s start with the official definition of taxes, acc
Executive Magazine •

False promises of improvement

The Lebanese authority’s failure to manage the electricity sector is not a new phenomenon for the Lebanese people as electricity shortages have been prevalent in their daily lives for the past 30 years. The internal disputes within the Lebanese government along with the negligence of its institutions left the state-run electricity company Electricite du Liban (EDL) to be a major example of a failed institution. However, with the beginning of the economic crisis in October 2019, the performance o
Medium •

Pi Network: A safe cryptocurrency or a marketing scam to get your data?

We all have received this message from one of our friends which said the following “Pi is a new digital currency developed by Standford Ph.D., with over 3.5 million members worldwide. to claim your Pi follow this link..” then the confusion starts and you ask them what is this? then they will reply look this is a new digital currency that is in its early stages and will be great in the future like bitcoin let's start mining now! you get excited and you start mining through your phone. I'm saying
Medium •

How Robinhood stole Gamestop’s stonks: Understanding what happened to Gamestop shares.

The story of Gamestop shares getting high took over social media as it wasn’t apparent that a dying company with a dying business model can suddenly have such a high surge in stock value. Apparently, a group on Reddit called Wallstreet bets was behind it through using the investment application called “Robinhood”. Since the story can get a bit confusing with many technicalities in it, this article is made to explain what really happened in simple terms for everyone to understand this revolutiona
Medium •

Bitcoin resistance: How the Lebanese people are using bitcoin to overcome the economic crisis.

The great fall of the Lebanese economy

Since 2019 the government’s excessive failure mismanagement started to appear and the economic crisis began while creating huge consequences. Debt, Excessive printing of money, Political conflicts, and much more obstacles initiated by the government lead to huge violations in economic freedom. Hyperinflation along with bank restrictions and banning the withdrawal of the US Dollars was a huge blow to most Lebanese citizens who were not able to use their mon
جنوبية •

The History of the Lebanese Railway Network: How the Strategically Located City of Beirut Became Isolated and Destitute

Whenever the Lebanese railway comes up on the news our minds directly think about the government’s railway association which is still active despite the absence of functional trains, showing this sector’s failure and that it would not be of any use in a country whose people are still demanding basic services. A railway that had a very rich history and importance has become the subject of many jokes. Due to the government’s mismanagement of the railway system and the Lebanese Civil War, our railw
The Phoenix Daily •

Lebanon: People resort to agriculture to prepare for what's to come (gardening 101) —

Since the world is facing a complete lockdown, many countries are starting to face severe consequences. As for many around the world, staying at home isn't a simple thing as their right for daily work is essential to provide for themselves and their families. Lebanon is facing this lockdown while having to deal with an economic crisis like no other, which means that life in this country would change drastically in the coming weeks.

As people can't withdraw their own money anymore, arguably due

Geopolitics, History, and Humanitarian affairs

Europinion •

Armenia’s position after the fall of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh)

On September 19, 2023, Azerbaijan launched a military offensive on Nagorno-Karabakh after implementing a blockade on the Lachin Corridor, a lifeline that connects Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia. The blockade has left the local Armenian population in a vulnerable position, as they had severe complications in accessing basic necessities and were disconnected from mainland Armenia. Therefore, after applying pressure on the local population, Azerbaijan found it to be an opportune moment to assert contr
Medium •

Africa: Could the Niger coup d’état spark the Sahel region?

Niger, one of the world’s poorest and neglected countries, took over the global news headlines after a military coup that took place, threatening to destabilize Africa’s Sahel region and worrying France and other Western powers. It is the latest country in the area, following Guinea, Mali, and Burkina Faso, to have a Russian-sponsored military coup. This coup has shifted the western part of the Sahel region away from democracy, placing it under stringent military rule. The coup began on July 26,
Medium •

When the Greek Revolution attempted to liberate Beirut from Ottoman rule.

In 1826, the Montenegrin guerilla fighter, Vasos Mavrovouniotis, who was part of the Greek revolution, met with a Greek Orthodox Monk from Syria. During their meeting, the monk revealed the atrocities committed by the Ottoman Empire against the local Christian population in Syria and Lebanon. Moved by this, Mavrovouniotis was urged by the monk to launch a campaign to liberate the local Greek Orthodox (Romaic) population from Ottoman rule. Ioannis Kolettis, the leader of the Free Greece Movement,
Medium •

A Revolution that has a pause? Seriously?

yes, this is another article that is complaining about the situation and probably this and all the voices raised will have low chances of changing anything in this country such negative times we live in. This sounds very pessimistic and would make revolution activists angry while they themselves have given up and gone down on the streets occasionally and not frequently. As a person who believed that this would change anything for a while now, I do not believe in it at all and think of the revolu
Medium •

Judaism in Lebanon: From a thriving community to Crypto-Judaism.

On November 17, 2020 photos of the Maghen Abraham Synagogue of Beirut were shared by the Lebanese Jewish Community Council on Facebook after it was renovated due to the damages caused by the Beirut blast in which the donor took care of the restoration in honor of her late Lebanese Jewish Husband. This was not the first time that the Synagogue’s photos from the inside appear as it was shared before back in 2009 as renovations took place and were completed in the year 2010, at that time there were
The Phoenix Daily •

“Going East”; should Lebanese politicians double-check their compasses? —

While the world is occupied with the CoViD-19 outbreak, major economic and political shifts are occurring around the world. There is a geopolitical battle that is increasing along the Silk road; where major world powers have been struggling over their control points. In all of this, Lebanon’s strategic location might be underestimated; however, it is in a critical one when it comes to connecting the continents of the old world (Asia, Europe, and Africa).

The ongoing struggle over management has
The Phoenix Daily •

United States: Protests against the COVID-19 lockdown, what are the motives behind it? —

“LIBERATE VIRGINIA, and save your 2nd Amendment. It is under siege, LIBERATE MICHIGAN, LIBERATE MINESSOTA..” Another controversial tweet by the U.S. president to support the protests taking place against the lockdown measures that his own cabinet had introduced to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak.

After these protests got President Donald Trump’s support, many raised their concerns regarding his actions and were concerned with the situation. As a matter of fact, the governor of Washington Jay Insle
The Phoenix Daily •

The world’s harshest migrant route - from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia. —

When we think of migration journeys, we often think of those taken to first world countries which provide aid to refugees. Normally we hear of those who desperately try to cross to Europe as it’s up on headlines and those who would do everything to reach the United States to follow the American dream by crossing the border of Mexico. However, around the world this phenomenon is ongoing as people are struggling daily to provide for themselves and their families, as vast areas around the world are
The Phoenix Daily •

European refugee crisis: Turkey , Greece, and a plan to blackmail the European Union? —

A very odd scene that shows the extent of political manipulation of refugees who weere unwanted by both sides which made it easier for them to push forward Greece in an aggressive manner. For the first time in years Greece cancelled asylum and started offering refugees the chance to return to their home countries. Also, several European countries showed their support through sending support to the borders, scenes that reminded many of the historic wars that occurred between Turkey and its Europe

Samples of my work for private companies

Bromberg & Associates •

How language barriers affect the mental health of immigrants

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is an opportunity to shed light on the mental health issues that immigrants are facing today. As the world witnesses many changes, people across the globe have been leaving their home countries due to increased political unrest, worsening economic conditions and armed conflicts. According to the 2022 World Migration Report conducted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) the world immigrant population increased from 153 million in 1990 t

My Services

I provide the following services:

-Political Research
-Economic Research
-Content writing /Copywriting
-Article and Blog Post Writing
-Newsletter writing
-Social media management




About Me

Michael, hailing from Beirut, Lebanon, is a researcher, writer, and freelance journalist. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Lebanese-American University. Michael's primary interests lie in economics, geopolitics, and political economy. He has worked in political risk, security, and economic research sectors, serving a diverse portfolio of non-governmental organizations and private corporations. Furthermore, with the aim of sharing his knowledge and opinions on various topics, he has published articles covering a wide range of subjects in several blogs, magazines, and news outlets.

How I work

For more information about my services, please contact me via email at michael.maalouf1@gmail.com or on WhatsApp at +961 70 534 282