Can Lebanon reverse the youth brain drain?

Context

Lebanon has experienced significant emigration of young professionals and educated workers over decades, driven by economic instability, political dysfunction, and limited job opportunities. The country's financial crisis, which intensified after 2019, accelerated this exodus as youth sought better prospects abroad. Reversing brain drain requires addressing root causes—economic reform, institutional stability, and job creation—while competing with diaspora networks that make emigration easier and more attractive.