Beirut Book Fair Highlights Non-Hezbollah Publications
The article explores the shifts in the cultural and political landscape at the Beirut Arab International Book Fair during its 67th edition. It was observed that the presence of political and religious figures supporting Iran's influence—such as Qasem Soleimani and Khamenei—has decreased compared to previous years, which had seen symbolic promotion of Hezbollah's presence. At the same time, the participation of Amal Movement leaders and writers is increasing, as they attempt to solidify their cultural and political presence—especially given Hezbollah's diminished visibility in the cultural scene and its pivot towards strengthening itself as an internal alternative amid changing balance of power and influence within the Lebanese Shiite environment. This reflects an intertwining of the cultural scene with political conflict, where signs of a retreat in direct Iranian influence are evident, while indicators remain of the impact of internal political factors on the symbolic representations displayed at the exhibition.
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