Abstract
This article explores the divergent ways in which the state, the political society, and the civil society in Lebanon have addressed the Civil War (1975-90) in the postwar era. More specifically, I explore the interplay between actors operating within these spheres concerning three contentious questions: a) Should the war be remembered and commemorated? b) Who is responsible for the war? c) How to consider Lebanon's modern history in light of the war? The discussion high-lights both the possibilities and constraints of civil society groups in post-conflict settings.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-70 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Middle East Journal |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2007 |