Lebanon's new presidency could shatter old alliances

Lebanon's parliament has chosen a new head of state, after a 29-month gap

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  • Aoun's independence
  • Contradictory promises
  • Key disputes
  • Syria
  • Electoral law
  • Defence
  • State efficiency
  • Hariri's dilemma
  • Alliance splits

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