Consensual democracy limited to sect rights
The article discussed the concept of consociational democracy in Lebanon, explaining how it has been misinterpreted and used as a means for sectarian leaders to monopolize power, rather than serving as a framework for collective participation. It pointed out that this distortion has exacerbated sectarian divisions and has been exploited as a tool to pursue personal interests, especially in issues like the right of sects to retain control over the Ministry of Finance and in military appointments. This has hindered the functioning of the state and established a pattern of monopolization and obstruction instead of genuine understanding among groups. The article concluded that turning the concept of consociational democracy into a tool for control obstructs the building of a stable, citizen-based state and widens the gap between constitutional texts and actual practice.
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