History
Lebanon has quite a history of fighting for democratic values. The civil war that took place in 1975 and lasted for 15 years left a huge mark on citizens’ economic well-being and the quality of people’s lives, yet the introduction of democratic principles allowed for positive change. However, the recent alterations to the economy of the state and the increase in the number of refugees from war-struck Syria have sent Lebanon into a state of perpetual economic paralysis, jeopardizing its democracy (Salloukh & Verheij, 2017). In order to continue promoting democratic values and ensuring that the problem of economic inequality is managed appropriately, one will need to ensure that the Democratic Party of Lebanon gains traction and subsequent support in media. As a result, the party will avoid sectarian divisions and continue to promote democratic principles.
Barriers
Overall, the present situation in Lebanon is far from being perfect as far as the introduction of democratic principles into its political fabric is concerned. Due to the problem of refugees and the fact that the state is on the verge of economic stagnation, addressing current social concerns would be a democratic solution to the issue (Benstead, 2015). However, politicians refuse to provide any feedback about the recent developments in the economic and social domains of citizens’ lives, which undermines their influence and causes people to rebel.
Argument
Establishing an open and honest dialogue with citizens to dispute the issue of the economic crisis and the tense relationships between refugees and local residents would be the most sensible solution to make in the situation observed in Lebanon. Moreover, the Democratic Party has to gain greater support among Lebanese citizens and more attention from social media. Thus, awareness can be increased, and the principles of democracy can be promoted to Lebanese people.
References
Benstead, L. J. (2015). Why do some Arab citizens see democracy as unsuitable for their country? Democratization, 22(7), 1183-1208. Web.
Salloukh, B. F., & Verheij, R. A. (2017). Transforming power sharing: From corporate to hybrid consociation in postwar Lebanon. Middle East Law and Governance, 9(2), 147-173. Web.