The Impact of the Syrian Refugee Crisis on the Lebanese Communities

Abstract

This chapter analyses the disparity of the relationships between the Lebanese communities and the Syrian refugees, according to geographical, political, and confessional considerations. It discusses the different social sectors that experienced tensions as a result of the forced cohabitation, such as the education, economy, health, and infrastructure sectors. The chapter is based on interviews conducted with different societal actors in Lebanon between August 2018 and February 2019. It concludes that the Syrian crisis created societal anxiety due to its economic and political impact on the Lebanese society.