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.
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