Both Lebanon and Iraq comprise ancient communities living within the borders of states outlined in the 20th century. Although a strong sense of modern nationalism exists in both, ancient ethnic and religious communities play a critical role in shaping political identities and public life.
黎巴嫩和伊拉克一样，拥有各自生活在20世纪划定的州界范围内的古老教派。尽管两者都存有一种强烈的现代民主主义感，但是古老的民族和宗教教派在塑造政治身份和公共生活方面扮演着决定性角色。