“Lebanon’s Armenian community, once over 200,000 strong and now reduced to around 40,000–60,000, faces steep challenges due to emigration, Lebanon’s economic collapse, the 2020 Beirut port explosion, and regional geopolitical shifts. Despite their historic contributions to Lebanon in trade, culture, and education, and their role in preserving the Western Armenian language and identity, the community is weakened by a youth exodus and institutional decline. The authors argue that greater support from Armenia is vital—through funding for schools, cultural centers, businesses, and exchange programs—while Lebanese Armenian institutions themselves must modernize to remain relevant to younger generations. With coordinated external assistance and internal reform, the authors believe Lebanese Armenians can continue serving as a cultural anchor in Lebanon.” Hratch Tchilingirian (Facebook, August 19, 2025)
The article: Don’t Underestimate Lebanon’s ArmeniansThe community’s contributions to Armenia should encourage greater assistance from Yerevan.By Araz Bedross and Karni KeushgerianPublished on July 21, 2025
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