Many experts,politicians and journalists have tried to find answers to these financial, economic, and political crises, questioning the motives of why political leaders seem to be at a standstill. Most of them argue that corruption is the main driver, yet others claim the confessional system and failing sovereignty prepared the ground for this failure.

Although it is arguable that a combination of these factors could be the reason, a closer look at the foundation of the modern Lebanese state in 1920 reveals a long-neglected and clear assumption: the multicultural Lebanese society is governed by a centralized authority. But the question remains, is this the most suitable governance for such complex society?

The webinar “Lebanon: is regionalism a solution?”, jointly organized by the Eurac Research Institute for Comparative Federalism and the Lebanese Heritage Foundation, provides an opportunity to discuss the roots of the Lebanese crisis and the necessary actions needed to undertake a pathway to recovery.