Lebanon at a Crossroads
The assassination of Lebanese former Prime Minister Rafiq al-Hariri has set in motion a series of political developments that have included the withdrawal of Syrian forces from the country, the emergence of a mass-based opposition movement, and an ongoing re-examination of the sectarian political system.
Parliamentary elections free of overt Syrian interference are now being held to pave the way for a new phase in Lebanon's political and social history. Our panel of experts discussed the latest events in Lebanon, the potential for a new political arrangement, and the regional and international influences and implications.
Speakers
- Michael Hudson, Georgetown University
- Daoud Khairallah, Georgetown University and White & Case, LLP
- Clovis Maksoud, American University
- Hisham Melhem, An-Nahar Newspapers
- Imad Harb, United States Institute of Peace, Moderator
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