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Record Nr.

UNINA9910369930003321

Autore

Helou Joseph P

Titolo

Activism, Change and Sectarianism in the Free Patriotic Movement in Lebanon / / by Joseph P. Helou

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2020

ISBN

3-030-25704-5

Edizione

[1st ed. 2020.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (VII, 202 p. 1 illus.)

Collana

Reform and Transition in the Mediterranean, , 2945-6428

Disciplina

320.956

324.2569205

Soggetti

Middle East - Politics and government

Communication in politics

Political leadership

Religion and politics

Economics

Middle Eastern Politics

Political Communication

Political Leadership

Politics and Religion

Political Economy and Economic Systems

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. The Rise of Aoun and his movement (1988-1990) -- Chapter 3. FPM Emergence in the Complex Political Economy of Post-war Lebanon -- Chapter 4. FPM Mobilization Keeps the Flame Burning (1991-2005) -- Chapter 5. Risks of Party Transition and Sectarian Politics (2005-2015) -- Chapter 6. The General turned President, Son-in-law groomed Leader and the Dream lost in Translation.

Sommario/riassunto

This book explores the thirty-year trajectory of the Free Patriotic Movement that aimed to achieve the freedom, sovereignty and independence of Lebanon from the Lebanese political elite and Syrian hegemony. It sheds light on the movement’s activism, changes and



sectarianism throughout the stages of movement emergence, persistence and party transformation. The author shows how the movement built on opportunities that culminated in its rise, both in civil society and nationally, despite a number of challenges. The book also reveals the formation of intricate units and communication channels to mobilize activism and increase commitment to the movement’s cause. While discussing the significance of Michel Aoun and Gebran Bassil to the future of the FPM, the author asserts that various party dimensions and practices are conditioned by regional and international politics. Joseph P. Helou is Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Lebanese American University in Beirut, Lebanon. His research interests include movements, political parties, international terrorism, post-war reconstruction, state capabilities and areas of limited statehood. He analytically treats topics of enquiry in a holistic approach uncovering the interplay between national, regional and international politics.