Can a new president change Lebanon’s fortunes?

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Can a new president change Lebanon’s fortunes?

Appointment of Joseph Aoun ends two years of political paralysis.

After a two-year political deadlock, Lebanon has a president.

The election of army chief Joseph Aoun by parliament has been welcomed from Washington to Tehran.

He takes the helm of a country ravaged by war and economic crises.

What are his immediate challenges?

Presenter:

Imran Khan

Guests:

Joseph Bahout – Director of the Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut

Ronnie Chatah – Host of The Beirut Banyan podcast

Ali Rizk – Political and security affairs analyst

Published On 10 Jan 202510 Jan 2025