Fragility of the Lebanese State

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

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In 2024, Lebanon entered the fifth year of a crippling economic crisis that has decimated the value of the Lebanese pound, crippled its medical and education systems, and limited the state provision of essential public services- such as electricity, which is not available for more than a few hours a day by state provision. While all those living in Lebanon feel the effects of these dire circumstances, those from marginalized communities such as migrant and domestic workers, the elderly, children, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities or poor health, etc. have been disproportionately affected. To add fuel to the fire, the already dire refugee situation in Lebanon has been exasperated by one national crisis after another from the Beirut Blast of August 4, 2020 to the COVID-19 Pandemic to government collapse and finally the rapid devaluation of the Lebanese Pound (LBP). There have been many effects, among the most dire is the migration of the highly educated Lebanese citizenry from Lebanon to third countries. The substantial brain drain from Lebanon is likely to have a significant impact on the country's future for generations to come. The Fragility of the Lebanese State explores the causes and potential solutions of this crisis.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2024-08-30
Mått159 x 236 x 21 mm
Vikt485 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor202
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781666968842

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Introduction By Dr. Natalie Ann Ghosn, Esq.Chapter 1: The Present Context By Hussain Abdul-HussainChapter 2: The Beirut Blast and Accountability By Mazen HoutaitChapter 3: The October 17 Uprising and the Freedom of Assembly and Expression By Mazen HoutaitChapter 4: A Failing Judiciary- A Critical Examination By Maya DghaidiChapter 5: The Collapse of the Financial Market: The Case of Lebanon By Dr. Said ElfalkaniChapter 6: Healthcare Crisis in Lebanon By Dr. Nicolas Georges ZouainChapter 7: Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon By Dr. Saja Al ZoubiConclusion: Geopolitical Implications By Dr. Hanna Samir Kassab

Compelling in light of the urgency of the problems engaged, Dr. Natalie Ann Ghosn, Hanna Samir Kassab, and their contributors have fashioned a book that draws the reader close to Lebanon’s trials. The theme of fragility in its varied expressions is given vivid expression across a range of academic disciplines. Offering a depth of detail on Lebanon, The Fragility of the Lebanese State also provides ways for us to consider the sources and characteristics of disorder in the wider Middle Eastern and international contexts.