Countering civilisationalism: Lebanese and Iraqi protesters transcend sectarianism

James M. Dorsey
Nov 1 · 5 min read

By James M. Dorsey

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Protests in Lebanon have evolved into more than a fight against failed and corrupt government that has long stymied development in the Middle East and North Africa.

The protests constitute a rare demand for political and social structures that emphasize national…

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James M. Dorsey

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James is an award-winning journalist covering ethnic and religious conflict. He blogs using soccer as a lens on the Middle East and North Africa's fault lines

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