Mahdi Amel

Hicham Safieddine, a historian and editor behind the new English translation of Mahdi Amel's works, dives into the influential life of this key figure of the Arab left. The discussion reveals how Amel adapted Marxism to address the complexities of colonial realities in the Middle East. They explore the Lebanese Communist Party's evolution, the balance of solidarity with Palestine, and Amel's insights on the intersections of class and national liberation. The relevance of his thought today is emphasized amidst contemporary political challenges in the region.