| ID | 131457 |
| Title Proper | Ignored relationship |
| Other Title Information | the role of the Lebanese Armenian diaspora in conflict resolution (1975-90) |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Geukjian, Ohannes |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This research examines the role of the Lebanese Armenian diaspora (LAD) during the unstructured conflict that was the second Lebanese civil war, which extended from 1975 until 1990. This research has two aims. The normative aim is to find patterns of diasporic activity in conflict such as to support positive activities and discourage negative activities. A second is to focus on an empirical case study of the LAD in order to demonstrate that the diaspora encouraged peace-making initiatives and discouraged peace-wrecking. Importantly, the LAD as a political actor in Lebanese society played a positive role in promoting dialogue, cooperation, conflict resolution and reconciliation and had a significant impact on politics in general and conflict behaviour in particular. This study concludes that it is worth studying diaspora behaviour in conflict because a diaspora could be a powerful actor in conflict resolution and peace-making. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle Eastern Studies Vol.50, No.4; July 2014: p.554-567 |
| Journal Source | Middle Eastern Studies Vol.50, No.4; July 2014: p.554-567 |
| Key Words | Lebanese Armenian Diaspora - LAD ; US Regime ; US Diaspora ; Promoting Dialogue ; Unstructured Conflict ; International Organization - IO ; International Negotiation ; Political Actor ; Civil War ; Powerful Actor ; International Cooperation - IC ; International Relations - IR ; Conflicts Resolution ; Political Dialogue ; Political Diaspora ; Kurdish Regime |