On this episode of Pieces & Periods, I dive into Lebanon’s divided political landscape as the country elects its new president, Joseph Aoun, after two years of gridlock.
Join me as I unravel Lebanon’s confessionalist political system, a power-sharing arrangement designed to keep peace but often blamed for deepening divisions.
From its French colonial roots and the creation of Greater Lebanon to the devastating 15-year civil war and the tangled web of alliances that define its politics today, we chart the nation’s turbulent history.
What does Aoun’s presidency mean for Lebanon?
Can he bring unity to a fragmented society and tackle the corruption, poverty, and external interference that plague the country?
Or is this just another chapter in Lebanon’s long struggle for stability?
Note: While the recent Israel-Hezbollah conflict looms large in Lebanon’s current affairs, I’ve chosen not to delve into it here, as it will be the focus of an upcoming episode exploring the rise and history of Hezbollah.
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