Maximilian Felsch

Democracy in Lebanon and Iraq
Democracy in Lebanon and Iraq

Have the Middle East’s only two experiments in consociationalism failed? Demonstrators in both Lebanon and Iraq are demanding a change of their respective political systems. Yet, there are differences between the situations in the two countries.

Reform of the political system in Lebanon

New elections in Lebanon would probably favor those already in power. Yet, the constitution offers an alternative to political sectarianism that would start with a referendum.

Reform of the political system in Lebanon