Our pilot study, supported by the European Union, evaluated Lebanon's public sphere during the first quarter of 2025. It reveals a consistent and notable trend: Across nearly all samples, emotional appeal (Pathos) scored far higher than logical reasoning (logos).
The analysis reveals a more classic, by-the-book public sphere that is tame and restrained. Resembling a European journalistic style, Tunisian media - especially television and radio- remain structured and credible but struggle to connect emotionally with audiences.
The comparison between Lebanon and Tunisia public spheres reveals two distinct media cultures. Lebanon’s media thrives on emotional storytelling and immediacy, while Tunisia’s favors structure and restraint. Each faces its own challenge: one risks polarization, the other disengagement.
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