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Lebanon Vs. United States - Coggle Diagram
Lebanon Vs. United States
Socio-Culture
Language
USA Primarily English
Lebanon: Arabic (official), French & English widely spoke
Religion
USA: Predominately Protestant Christianity. Others like Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism also have large followings.
Lebanon: Strong religious influence with Christianity and Islam
Work Culture
Lebanon: Relationship-driven, hierarchica
Business Etiquette
USA: Direct communication, time-conscious, contractual focus
Lebanon: Relationship-based, indirect communication, flexible time approach
USA: Task-oriented, merit-based promotions
Social Structure
USA: Individualistic society
Lebanon: Collectivist society, emphasis on family & community ties
Reference:
AFSUSA. (n.d.). Lebanon: The Intersection of the Middle East and the West. AFS-USA.
https://www.afsusa.org/countries/lebanon/
Political
Government System
USA: Federal democracy, three branches (executive, legislative, judicial)
Lebanon: Parliamentary democracy with a confessional system (power-sharing among religious groups)
Political Stability
USA: Stable democratic governance
Lebanon: Political instability, frequent protests, economic crises
Foreign Relations
USA: Global superpower, NATO member
Lebanon: Regional focus, complex relations with Syria, Iran, and Western countries
Regulatory Enviorment
USA: Transparent, regulated by agencies (SEC, FTC, etc.)
Lebanon: Corruption concerns, inconsistent enforcement of regulations
Reference:
Bureau Of Near Eastern Affairs. (2022, April 27). U.S. Relations With Lebanon. U.S. Department of State.
https://www.state.gov/u-s-relations-with-lebanon/
Legal
Legal System
USA: Common law system
Lebanon: Mixed legal system (French civil law, Islamic law, Ottoman influence)
Business Regulations
USA: Clear, structured corporate laws
Lebanon: Bureaucratic, complex business registration process
Intellectual Property Rights
USA: Strong enforcement, clear patent/trademark laws
Lebanon: Weaker enforcement, piracy issues
Contract Enforcement
USA: Well-established legal framework
Lebanon: Contract enforcement can be slow, corruption concerns
Trade Laws
USA: Strict import/export regulations, tariffs
Lebanon: More open but affected by political factors
Reference:
Khattar, P. (2024, July 3). USA v. Lebanon: How to become an Attorney in Each. HAQQ.
https://haqq.me/article/usa-v-lebanon-how-to-become-an-attorney-in-each-48