Can a new president change Lebanon’s fortunes?

Can a new president change Lebanon’s fortunes?

Two years of political stagnation are over with Joseph Aoun’s appointment.

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

Washington and Tehran welcomed the election of army chief Joseph Aoun by the parliament.

He assumes the presidency of a nation rifracked by war and economic crisis.

What are his immediate challenges?

Presenter:

Imran Khan

Guests:

Director of the American University of Beirut’s Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, Joseph Bahout

The Beirut Banyan podcast is hosted by Ronnie Chatah.

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