The appointment of Joseph Aoun ends two years of political paralysis.
After two years of political stagnation, Lebanon has a president.
Washington and Tehran welcomed Parliament’s election of Army Commander Joseph Aoun.
He takes over the leadership of a country torn by wars and economic crises.
What immediate challenges does he face?
Presenter:
Imran Khan
Guests:
Joseph Bahout – Director of the Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut
Roni Chatah – Host of the Beirut Banyan podcast
Ali Rizk – political and security affairs analyst
https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-1736540523.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&quality=80
Source link