Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs
The Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs (LISA) is a policy think tank whose mission is to address and promote key solutions to the fundamental economic, societal and political issues facing Lebanese society in the 21st century.
The Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs (LISA) is an independent think tank committed to advancing peace and prosperity in the Levant. Based in Lebanon and grounded in the region’s realities, LISA provides a platform for rigorous research, strategic dialogue, and actionable policy solutions.
LISA examines the political, economic, security, and social challenges shaping Lebanon and the wider Levant. Through independent research, policy publications, strategic assessments, high-level conferences, expert roundtables, and capacity-building programs, the Institute connects knowledge with decision-making and transforms ideas into practical recommendations.
LISA also contributes to informed public debate through regular engagement with Lebanese, Arab, and international media. The Institute’s founder and experts provide analysis and commentary on major national and regional developments, bringing LISA’s perspectives to audiences across the region and beyond.
Guided by independence, integrity, excellence, dialogue, impact, pluralism, and partnership, LISA convenes policymakers, experts, academics, civil society, private-sector leaders, youth, and international partners. It provides an open and trusted space for diverse perspectives, constructive exchange, and the development of shared solutions.
Through its work, LISA seeks to move from research to dialogue, and from dialogue to impact—contributing to a more peaceful, prosperous, resilient, and cooperative Levant.
About Us
Our Mission
To advance peace and prosperity in the Levant through independent research, strategic dialogue, and actionable policy solutions that promote good governance, pluralism, resilience, and regional cooperation
Peace and Prosperity in the Levant.
Our Vision
Our Core Values
We safeguard our intellectual autonomy and provide objective analysis free from political, partisan, ideological, or external influence.
Independence
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, accountability, and professional ethics in all our work.
Excellence
We are proud of always thinking of what's best for our clients, offering solutions that are not only theoretical but practical.
Pluralism
We embrace the Levant’s cultural, religious, political, and intellectual diversity as a source of strength, while promoting citizenship, mutual understanding, and social cohesion.
Dialogue
We foster open and constructive engagement among diverse perspectives, particularly on complex and sensitive national and regional issues.
Impact
We seek to translate research and dialogue into actionable policies, institutional reforms, and meaningful positive change.
We build trusted and sustainable partnerships with policymakers, academic institutions, civil society, the private sector, media organizations, and regional and international partners.
Partnership
Meet our Founder
Sami Nader
Sami Nader is the Director of the Institute of Political Science at Saint Joseph University. He is an economist, Middle Eastern affairs analyst and communications expert with extensive expertise in corporate strategy and risk management. He currently directs the Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs, focusing on the economics and geopolitics of the Levant.
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