Examining Lebanon’s Susceptibility to Foreign Influence: Institutional Roadblocks to State Stability
Graduation Year
2017
Date of Submission
4-2017
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
International Relations
Reader 1
Heather Ferguson
Rights Information
© 2017 Malek Debbas
Abstract
Lebanon has historically been at the center of Middle Eastern conflict. Religious diversity and weak institutions have resulted in the country’s continual exploitation by powerful foreign states. At first, a historical overview of Lebanon demonstrates how certain events over the past 200 years have shaped the country. Based on recurring political and economic misfortunes, sectarian tensions within Lebanon have flared since the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire. This thesis argues that in order to stabilize the country and prevent the meddling of foreign powers, a focus must be placed on establishing a national identity, strengthening the country’s political institutions, and creating an accountable economic system.
Recommended Citation
Debbas, Malek, "Examining Lebanon’s Susceptibility to Foreign Influence: Institutional Roadblocks to State Stability" (2017). CMC Senior Theses. 1586.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/1586
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.
