Reconstructing the Nation-State: The Modernity of Sectarianism in Lebanon

Key Points

• The central aim is to explore how sectarianism has influenced the construction of the nation-state in Lebanon.
• Analysis of historical and political contexts in Lebanon
• Examination of sectarian dynamics and their implications for national identity
• Sectarianism is a fundamental component of Lebanon's national identity.
• The politics of difference significantly shape power relations among various groups in Lebanon.