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Nami El Khazen

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Nami El Khazen

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- From Feudal Lords to Zaiims: The continuity of clientelism in Lebanon
  
  Lebanon’s elections mask a feudal legacy where clientelism and sectarianism still dictate loyalty over democracy
  
  Despite democratic rituals, Lebanon’s politics remain trapped in feudal clientelism, sustaining dependence and obstructing true reform
  
  November 08, 2025