Armenians in Lebanon after Israeli invasion in 2006: a community under threat of vanishing

Abstract

The main purpose of this Master’s Essay is to study the current volatile situation of the Armenian community in Lebanon, their changing place and role in the Lebanese society and politics. It reveals the dangers that the community may face in the conflict-prone settings of modern Lebanon. The historical background is briefly presented; the diminishing numbers of Armenians residing in Lebanon is specified. The reasons for their demise are discussed. The essay further examines the current situation of the Armenian institutions such as schools, church, political parties and the like and the role of Armenians in Lebanese political system. It talks on the culture and language and their influence in all facets of Armenian life in Lebanon. It also covers the Lebanese-Turkish relations namely the presence of Turkish peacemaking forces in Lebanon and its potential impacts on the Armenian community.