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Lebanon: Society’s Miracle and State’s Tragedy
Despite the collapse of the financial system and the erosion of the Lebanese state's capacity to provide basic services since 2019, Lebanese society has been able to continue its life through adaptive tools and approaches that rely on networks outside official institutions. Family, associations, and religious communities have been used as means to meet essential needs, amid the declining role of the state. This has led to the emergence of a parallel economic system based on financial remittances and reliance on external sources. Although this adaptation, with its social difficulties and costs, has maintained the continuity of life, it has also heightened divisions within national unity and weakened trust in official institutions. The question remains: Is it possible to restore the state and rebuild trust in the formal system, especially as reliance on private alternatives and emigration continues?
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