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Mideastream : Turning Point: Aoun Presidency

After nearly three years of political paralysis, Lebanon finally has a president. But General Joseph Aoun’s path to Baabda wasn’t exactly driven by popular demand—it was carved out by U.S. and Saudi influence, with a strategic assist from Hezbollah’s parliamentary maneuvers. Is this the unity leader Lebanon has been waiting for, or just another chapter in the nation’s history of externally influenced politics? With backing from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, Joseph Aoun’s presidency in Lebanon hinges on delicate political maneuvering, especially when it comes to managing Lebanon's sovereignty in the face of Israeli entity aggression. As he steps into the role, Aoun must navigate the complex web of domestic alliances and foreign pressures, making his presidency a balancing act of unprecedented proportions. More details in the following report.