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Dig: Age of Coexistence w/ Ussama Makdisi

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Lebanon's Sectarian Governance: History, Constitution, and Challenges

This chapter explores the history of Lebanon's model of sectarian governance, discussing its origins, the role of French colonialism, and the similarities with nationalist systems in Syria and Iraq. It also delves into the Lebanese Constitution, the system of communal identity and representation, and the challenges of equitable integration of religious differences.

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