Lebanon and the Arab Uprisings (eBook, ePUB)

In the Eye of the Hurricane
Redaktion: Felsch, Maximilian; Wählisch, Martin

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Although there has not been the equivalent in Lebanon of the uprisings seen in other Arab countries, the fragile state has nevertheless been put under increased strain by the events in neighbouring countries. Over one million refugees, equal to one quarter of Lebanon's population, have moved in from Syria, Sunni jihadists and Shi'a Hizbullah have engaged in some fighting, and both the economy and the delicate confessional balance of the country have been threatened. At the same time there has been a rise in Christian nationalism, and friction with Israel concerning maritime boundaries and newly discovered oil and gas in the Mediterranean. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current situation in Lebanon, and a detailed assessment of the difficulties which Lebanon is currently facing.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 236
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Juni 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781317503323
• Artikelnr.: 45353079

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction

1. Lebanon and the Arab Uprisings: In the Eye of the Hurricane



Martin Wählisch and Maximilian Felsch



Part I: Stability, Unity and Confessional Balance

2. Lebanon's Consociational Politics in the Post-2011 Middle East: The Paradox of Resilience



Tamirace Fakhoury



3. The Role of Hizbullah in the Syrian Conflict



Magnus Ranstorp



4. Jihadism in Lebanon after the Syrian Uprising



Aaron Y. Zelin



5. The Rise of Christian Nationalism in Lebanon



Maximilian Felsch



Part II: Humanitarian, Economic and Social Challenges

6. Syrian Refugees in Lebanon: Coping with Unprecedented Challenges



Sam van Vliet



7. The Blind Spot: Palestinian Refugees from Syria in Lebanon



Daniel Meier



8. The Economic Cost of the Arab Uprising on the Lebanese Economy



Marcus Marktanner, Maureen E. Wilson and Sandra El-Saghir



9. The Fight for Oil and Gas: Regional Rivalry, the Arab Uprisings and Lebanon's Energy Sector



Isabella Ruble



Part III: Foreign Policy, Regional Ties and International Relations

10. Lebanese Foreign Policy and the Arab Uprisings



Henrietta Wilkins



11. Syrian-Lebanese Relations: The Impossible Dissociation between Lebanon and Syria



Carsten Wieland



12. U.S.-Lebanese Relations: Long-term Schizophrenia



Jennifer Skulte-Ouaiss



13. EU-Lebanese Relations: Shifting EU Policies in the Aftermath of the Arab Uprisings?



Julian Pänke

Rezensionen

"Waehlisch, Felsch and their contributing authors, have produced a book on Lebanon today that is as dynamic, diverse and absorbing as the country itself. It captures both the subtle and blunt workings of the Lebanese governance system that is unique, sometimes frustrating, but certifiably durable to date. This book clarifies how Lebanon works and how it has weathered recent Middle Eastern upheavals and wars, while also shedding light on important regional dynamics that are central actors in the country. It is essential reading for anyone interested in Lebanon today."

Rami G. Khouri, American University of Beirut, Lebanon / Harvard Kennedy School, USA.

"In the upheavals that have transformed the Middle East over the past five years, Lebanon has been uncharacteristically absent from the headlines. And yet, the Arab uprisings have had a tremendous impact upon the country. This excellent collection of essays explores the legacy of the Syrian civil war and other regional conflicts upon Lebanon's demographic balance, political contract, infrastructure and social services, foreign policy, and economy. It is an essential text for any scholar, policymaker, or general reader concerned with Lebanon and its future."

Elias Muhanna, Brown University, USA.