Lebanon Democracy in the Middle East

beirut, safe haven middle east think tankers.

lebanon has traditionally enjoyed confessional democratic system. indeed, lebanon has prided on democratic environment sought maintain semblance of equity within diverse population, claims being made within country democracy , freedom indispensable ingredient stable political system . lebanese constitution, doctored in 1926, based on french constitution , guaranteed liberty , equality citizens. large number of political parties different ideologies, active in lebanon, of them form political alliances other groups of similar interests. though high-profile positions in government , seats in parliament reserved specified sects, intense competition expected of political parties , candidates.

however, in january 2015, economist intelligence unit, released report stating lebanon ranked 2nd in middle east , 98th out of 167 countries worldwide democracy index 2014, ranks countries according election processes, pluralism, government functions, political participation, political cultures , fundamental freedoms.