Hundreds of publications examining economic, political, cultural and social issues are published regularly in Lebanon and the Arab World; however very few, if any, give reliable numbers; and even fewer publications analyze these issues relying on statistics and accurate figures. In 2001, The Monthly was launched to fill this vacuum and bridge the gap between perceptions and facts.  It has grown to become a reference for researchers and analysts alike concerned with this region.

The Monthly readers have given their feedback over these past years, which the editorial team has taken into account.