THE FORGOTTEN TURKS: TURKMENS OF LEBANON
The Turkish presence in Lebanon is barely known to the Turkish public. In order to fill this gap, and to get information about the Turks in Lebanon, ORSAM conducted a field study between June 10 and June 20 in Lebanon. Every Turkmen village and Turkish community in Lebanon was visited, and their authorities, prominent figures and villagers were interviewed.
Contents
Summary
Introduction
History
The Turkmens of Lebanon: Geography, Population, Culture, Identity, Economy
1. The Akkar Turkmens
2. Baalbeck Turkmens
3. Cretan Turks
4. Turkish Citizens and Syrian Turkmens in Beirut
5. Circassians
The Cultural Identity of Turkmens in Lebanon
The Political Tendencies of Turkmens in Lebanon
Lebanon’s Turkmens and Turkey
Conclusion: Suggestions for the Turkmens of Lebanon
1. Short Term Projects for the Improvement of Turkmen’s Living Conditions and Strengthening Ties with Turkey
2. Long Term Projects Contributing to Turkey’s Relationship with Lebanon |