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Items by Ferhat Tutkal
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Has Israel reached its limits in Lebanon?
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which began in October 2023, entered a new phase on 17 September, 2024. The process started with Israel’s detonation of thousands of electronic devices used by Hezbollah and continued with the assassination of many of the movement’s top leaders, including its Secretary-General. Thinking...
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How sectarianism affects Lebanon's foreign policy
Lebanon has a confessional power-sharing system where representative numbers, political positions and power distribution are pre-determined among the religious groups in the country. There are 18 recognised religious communities in Lebanon, and with its sect-based, power-sharing system, an overarching Lebanese identity is not on the horizon. Lebanon is among the...
