| Autor: |
Dodge, Toby, Salloukh, Bassel F. |
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Nationalism & Ethnic Politics; Jan-Mar2024, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p1-7, 7p |
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This article introduces a special issue on consociationalism and the state, specifically focusing on Lebanon and Iraq. It explores the use of consociational power sharing as a means of conflict resolution in post-conflict societies. The article acknowledges the ongoing debate surrounding the effectiveness of consociationalism and the tension between normative and analytical goals. The special issue aims to contribute to this debate by examining the relationship between consociational theory, the state, and political settlements in Lebanon and Iraq. The papers in the issue explore various aspects of consociationalism, including its impact on state formation, state stability, and social identity. The authors emphasize the need for a more coherent theory of the state in understanding the dynamics of consociationalism in these countries. The article also discusses the political settlements in Lebanon and Iraq, highlighting the challenges faced by each country's consociational system. It concludes by calling for further comparative study and innovative debates on the postcolonial state in the Middle East. [Extracted from the article] |
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Complementary Index |
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