Between the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, Lebanon was hit by a series of events that resulted in an unprecedented crisis. Although Lebanon adheres to several formal requirements, such as conducting free and fair elections, maintaining recognised institutions, having numerous political parties, and fostering an active civil society, its sectarian system has become increasingly rigid and focused almost exclusively on self-preservation. This phenomenon, often referred to as ‘neoliberal sectarianism’, has notably emerged since the signing of the Taif Agreement in 1989. As a result, during the post–civil war period, the country has witnessed the emergence of contradictions within a system whose legitimacy has gradually eroded. The paper explores this transformation by focusing primarily on the post-war period.
Exploring Lebanese ‘neoliberal sectarianism’
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2023-01-01
Abstract
Between the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, Lebanon was hit by a series of events that resulted in an unprecedented crisis. Although Lebanon adheres to several formal requirements, such as conducting free and fair elections, maintaining recognised institutions, having numerous political parties, and fostering an active civil society, its sectarian system has become increasingly rigid and focused almost exclusively on self-preservation. This phenomenon, often referred to as ‘neoliberal sectarianism’, has notably emerged since the signing of the Taif Agreement in 1989. As a result, during the post–civil war period, the country has witnessed the emergence of contradictions within a system whose legitimacy has gradually eroded. The paper explores this transformation by focusing primarily on the post-war period.
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