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Diaspora influence Lebanon - Lebanon - Elections - Lebanese elections - 2026 parliamentary elections - Diaspora voting - Diaspora voices - Lebanese diaspora - Diaspora

Vote Beyond Borders

A recent MEIRSS seminar brought renewed attention to the political tensions, legal questions, and competing interests shaping the ongoing debate over expatriate participation in Lebanon’s 2026 elections.

By Anthony Chamoun
Diaspora influence Lebanon - Sectarianism in Lebanon - Lebanese feudal system - Clientelism in Lebanon - Lebanon politics - Voting system Lebanon

From Feudal Lords to Zaiims: The continuity of clientelism in Lebanon

Despite democratic rituals, Lebanon’s politics remain trapped in feudal clientelism, sustaining dependence and obstructing true reform

By Nami El Khazen