Anis al-Naqqash

Anis al-Naqqash (Arabic: أنيس النقاش‎; 1951 – 22 February 2021), also transliterated as Anis Naccache, was a Lebanese political strategist, revolutionary thinker, and regional analyst. A lifelong advocate for Palestinian liberation, regional unity, and ideological sovereignty, he is most known for his involvement in the 1975 OPEC operation, his alignment with the Iranian Revolution, and his later role as a pan-regional intellectual voice. Often mischaracterized due to his alliances, al-Naqqash firmly rejected sectarian labels and worked tirelessly to bridge ideological, religious, and national divides across the Arab and Islamic worlds.

He was the founder of the Mashriq Strategic Assembly in Beirut and authored several works on regional politics and identity, most notably "الكونفدرالية المشرقية: صراع الهويات والسياسات" (The Eastern Confederation: A Struggle Between Identities and Policies). His legacy continues through the ongoing work of regional thinkers and institutions inspired by his vision.