Yeghia Tashjian - New Leadership in Lebanon - New President, New Prime Minister | Ep 405, Jan 21, 2025 [EP405]

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Guest:

• Yeghia Tashjian

Topics:

• President Joseph Aoun
• Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam
• The Changing Face of the Middle East
• Armenian Community’s and Joseph Aoun

Episode 405 | Recorded: Januaqry 19, 2025

Show Notes

Lebanon Elects New Leadership

Lebanon’s Political Breakthrough:

• After years of deadlock, Joseph Aoun’s election as president signals potential stability.
• The factors leading to this consensus, including regional and domestic pressures from the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and France.
• The significance of appointing Nawaf Salam, a reformist diplomat, as Prime Minister-designate despite Hezbollah’s objections.

Geopolitical Implications:

• The November ceasefire agreement and its impact on Israeli and Hezbollah positions.
• Regional influences shaping Lebanon’s policies, including Saudi and Iranian agendas.
• Potential financial aid packages tied to political and economic reforms.

Armenian Community’s Role:

• How the Armenian community has adapted to Lebanon’s crises.
• Relations between the Armenian political parties and Joseph Aoun’s administration.
• The community’s cautious optimism about Lebanon’s future.

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