Can a new president change Lebanon's fortunes?

Can a new president change Lebanon's fortunes?

Friday, Jan 10, 2025
After a two-year political stalemate, Lebanon has a president.

The election of army chief Joseph Aoun by parliament is 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 American University of Beirut.

Ronnie Chatah - host of The Beirut Banyan podcast.

Ali Rizk - political and security affairs analyst.