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The Presidency Isn't Enough

The Presidency Isn't Enough

Why Lebanon’s PM Choice Is Make-or-Break

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Gino Raidy
Jan 11, 2025
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The next Lebanese government will define more than just policy—it will set the stage for a pivotal new chapter in Lebanon’s history.

This isn’t about empty promises, political theater, or business as usual.

The appointments and decisions made by this government will shape the country’s trajectory for years to come—this is no exaggeration.

We must not allow Lebanon’s historically problematic political forces to reclaim what they couldn’t achieve when they failed to stop Joseph Aoun from becoming our 14th president: a return to the status quo that led to our collapse and current predicament.

Here’s what’s on the upcoming cabinet’s plate:

  1. Appointing a New Army Commander: This isn’t just about who leads the military; it’s about whether Lebanon can effectively implement the nearing expiration of the 60-day ceasefire agreement and secure peace—or at the very least, ensure that decisions to launch a war are not controlled by one illegitimate militia.

  2. Appointing a Central Bank Governor: Financial s…

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