Lebanon… the unstable

Lebanon… the unstable

Lebanon has become to the scene of politics these recent few years after several seriuos events starting from the killing of its Prime Minister Hariri passing by the Syrian withdrawal, and not ending by the current political deadlock the country experiences these days. The door is still wide open for more surprises, troubles and chaos in the Lebanese street, since the declaration of opposition about its strong intent to topple existing government led by Siniora and other predominant figures of the Lebanese politics.

Lebanon’s problems derived from its sectarian based society, which is divided into several sects. The loyalty and belongingness to the sect in Lebanon is strongly if not completely predominant. Sectarian based societies have along the history proved fatal and unproductive. If a very strong government does not take office regardless who governs and to what minority he belongs, the country will remain in chaos.


Lebanese Christians have claimed and they still repeat it that they are not Arabs but Phoenicians, and according to my experience and as I have colleagues at work sons of this Lebanese sect, I would emphasize the fact that they are well somethingelse but not Arab. They, for most of the time, like to aloofness and keep away from frequenting not only their counterparts but also their colleagues from other Arab nations. In fact, the Lebanese dialect has been distinguished all the way in and everybody hears it can notice its unique tone, another factor contributing further to supporting the conclusion about their false attribution to Arabs.

All the way in, we can conclude that Lebanon cannot survive its current crisis, unless Lebanese people revolt against the existence of sectarian mentality in their daily life. They should appreciate the dialog and mutual respect, which in its turn will undoubtedly lead to mutual understanding and reconciliation. Religious parties should keep away from politics and let people live normally without coercion or repression to believe their slogans and undeclared intentions, Separation of religion from politics is a very essential element if this country aspires to stability.

However, religion does not have that influence in decision-making process but the conflict with Israel fuels the sentiments of political Shiite parties and youth among them. The finding of solution to the aforementioned conflict could help very much in the region, however, this is not the case, the 15-years old war that has ravaged the country contradicts the saying that Israel is behind Lebanon’s instability. Hence, the people itself are becoming the source of chaos.

Finally, I wish all good and security for all the people of the world especially those in Middle East.

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