Claude El Khal
"In a world of noise, we seek signal. In an age of division, we build bridges.From Beirut, with perspective."
Born in Beirut, educated in Paris, and having lived in London, Cyprus, Bahrain, and Dubai, I write from the crossroads of different worlds. My perspective is shaped by navigating multiple cultures, languages, and contexts — understanding that authentic communication transcends all of them.
Quoted by CNN, Le Figaro, L'Orient-Le Jour, and others. Short film "Ecce Hommos" screened at Cannes Film Festival. Books published across disciplines. Most recent publication: UNMASK: The Nine Truths of Authentic Excellence.
My real reward is the conversation the words trigger and the thoughts they inspire.
I write from Beirut — a city where East meets West, where past and future collide, and where
communication becomes survival.
communication becomes survival.
This blog started as a way to document life during Lebanon's most turbulent years. Over time, it evolved into something more: a space for exploring how we communicate, connect, and create meaning in a rapidly changing world.
What I Do
I'm a communication strategist with 30+ years of experience across nearly every domain of communication: writer, filmmaker, advertising creative, journalist, political analyst. Each discipline added depth to my understanding of how humans truly connect — or fail to.What You'll Find Here
More than 6 million readers have visited these pages. Some come for analysis of Middle Eastern politics and current affairs. Others for the intersection of communication, AI, and cultural transformation. All find a mix of insight, clarity, and the occasional sharp observation about human nature.Born in Beirut, educated in Paris, and having lived in London, Cyprus, Bahrain, and Dubai, I write from the crossroads of different worlds. My perspective is shaped by navigating multiple cultures, languages, and contexts — understanding that authentic communication transcends all of them.
Quoted by CNN, Le Figaro, L'Orient-Le Jour, and others. Short film "Ecce Hommos" screened at Cannes Film Festival. Books published across disciplines. Most recent publication: UNMASK: The Nine Truths of Authentic Excellence.
My real reward is the conversation the words trigger and the thoughts they inspire.