expressed concern about demographic change in Lebanon and across the region, which is happening particularly fast in the Levant. He said talk of tolerance is “meaningless” if all religious ...

Academic literature on politics in developing countries — including those with politicized ethnic and religious divides, like Lebanon — often highlights the role of vote-buying during elections.

In Lebanon, the sectarian identity you inherit from your father is written on the civil registry. From birth people are defined by their religion and atheism or ‘no religion’ are not included ...

Yet in addition to the strain refugees are placing on Lebanon’s economic, educational, and healthcare sectors, there is also the question of religion, Raï said, noting that anywhere from 90-99 ...

BEIRUT, Mar 25 2008 (IPS) - From East to West, the Arab region is afflicted with mounting religious divides that are increasingly affecting the well-being of the region’s children. Lebanon’s ...