Lebanon's Presidential Election
Lebanon's parliament to elect new president after more than two years of vacuum. Leading candidate is Lebanese army commander Joseph Aoun, backed by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Frangieh withdrew from the race. Lebanon faces challenges including economic crisis and reconstruction post Israel-Hezbollah war.
Key Points
- Previous 12 attempts failed to elect a successor to former President Michel Aoun
- Lebanon's power-sharing system prone to deadlock
- Next government faces challenges of economic crisis and reconstruction post-war
Pros
- Potential election of a new president after over two years of vacancy
- Leading candidate Joseph Aoun seen as preferred by U.S. and Saudi Arabia
- Frangieh's withdrawal may clear the way for Aoun's election
Cons
- Constitutional ban may pose procedural hurdles for Joseph Aoun's election