Lebanon

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Abstract:

Since having its boundaries drawn by France after the First World War, Lebanon has struggled to define its national identity. Its population then included Christian, Sunni Muslim, and Shia Muslim communities of roughly comparable size, and with competing visions for the country. Seeking to avoid sectarian conflict, Lebanese leaders created a confessional system that allocated power among the countrys religious sects according to their percentage of the population. Since then, Lebanons demographics and political dynamics have shifted, exacerbating tension among groups. Sectarian divisions have stoked violence, such as during the 1975-1990 civil war, as well as political gridlock on issues that require dividing power, such as government formation.

Author(s):
Humud, Carla E.
Author Organization(s):
Congressional Research Service
Funding Organization(s):
Congressional Research Service, WASHINGTON DC , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2021 Apr 21
Pagination:
42

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
terrorists, terrorism, health services, united states central command, department of state, foreign relations, congress, covid-19, law, governments, political systems, societies, urban areas, aircrafts, civil war, howitzers, international organizations
Keyword(s):
UNIFIL(United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon), laf(Lebanese Armed Forces)
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Jun 10
Update Date:
2021 Aug 02