Tag: Re-Imagining Citizenship Blog Series

• Rethinking the State from a Societal/Humanistic Approach

  If we want to skim through the countries of the Middle East, “Lebanon is one of the states which are often defined as weak”. “Lebanese government reluctance to interfere with the economy or with the sphere of social benefits were not conducive to the state control over other forms of social organization, or to gaining…

  September 18, 2023

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• Re-Imagining Citizenship in the Arab World

  Citizenship is a fundamental pillar of democracy, and its principles extend beyond mere electoral participation and voting. indeed, Active engagement in citizenship serves as the foundation of democratic communities, encouraging constructive relationships, stimulating economic progress, and creating a space for peaceful opposition (Yehya et al. 2013) Moreover, citizenship involves not only the relationship between citizens…

  September 14, 2023

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• المواطنة وبناء الأمة والإدماج في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا

  المعركة الحقيقية في العالم العربي اليوم هي معركة من أجل التعددية والتنوع والمواطنة المتساوية والشاملة. إنها معركة ضد الأساطير القديمة والمعتقدات والسلطوية والأبوية والعقول المنغلقة.

  June 20, 2023

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