Justin Salhani

Justin Salhani is a former Nonresident Fellow at TIMEP focusing on misinformation and disinformation in the Levant. He is a writer and journalist based in Beirut. Since 2023, Justin has been a senior producer with Al Jazeera Digital, where he covers politics and society in Lebanon and Syria. He has been covering the region since 2011 and has reported from Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar, France, Italy, and the United States. Justin has also contributed to Time Magazine and Dial Magazine and is a regular contributor to the From the Periphery Media Collective’s podcast series. His media appearances include Al Jazeera, BBC, CBC, France 24, Times of London radio, among others. Justin was previously based in Washington, DC, Paris, and Milan.

Articles by: Justin Salhani

Syrians Can’t Rebuild Trust in Their Country Without a Free Press

Despite improvements in press freedom in post-Assad Syria, more must be done to protect independent and critical voices.

Sovereignty, Disarmament, and Reforms: Lebanon Needs All of the Support It Can Get

Lebanon is going through its most sensitive phase with the current attempt to bring Hezbollah’s weapons under the control of the state, but Israel's near-daily violations of the ceasefire greatly undermine all...

Targeted: How Misinformation Puts Lebanon’s Syrian Refugees in Danger

The disinformation campaign targeting Syrian refugees spearheaded by the media, political figures and social media has made Lebanon a dangerous place for refugees.