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Why Lebanon's Past Explains Its Present Chaos: A History of Modern Lebanon

A History of Modern Lebanon

Fawwaz Traboulsi

This video unpacks the complex and turbulent history of modern Lebanon, drawing from the second edition of the book *A History of Modern Lebanon* by Fawwaz Traboulsi. From the Ottoman Empire's collapse to the French mandate, the rise of sectarianism, the civil war, and the ongoing political and economic crises, we trace how Lebanon's past has shaped its fractured present. Discover the key events, foreign interventions, and internal conflicts that have made Lebanon a unique but unstable nation. By the end, you'll understand why Lebanon's history is not just a story of the past, but a key to making sense of its current struggles and future possibilities.