In the case of Lebanon, “National sovereignty” is a “euphemism” used to rally one or more communities against a third one.
The proposed constitution is based on the 4 national narratives and as such recognizes each community diverging understanding of our
identity, history, future, ally, enemy, friend, foe,…. As such it does not view a diverging narrative as attack on sovereignty. In the proposed constitution, sovereignty is cantonal.
The combined sovereignty of each canton is the creator of national sovereignty. Federalism primes other debates.
Relevant Constitution Article
Article 18 : Sovereignty
- cantonal sovereignty is the ultimate source of sovereignty. The Federal Government has no sovereignty rights over the cantons or the municipalities.
- Sovereignty is derived from the collective will expressed by cantonal Citizens.