And the Lebanese Forces party gave him their endorsement only the night before the election. Some have argued that Joseph Aoun’s election violated the law. The Lebanese constitution bars a sitting ...

The election of Joseph Aoun to the presidency of Lebanon has profound implications for the country, both domestically and ...

Some have argued that Joseph Aoun’s election violated the law. The Lebanese constitution bars a sitting army commander from being elected president, though the ban has been waived multiple times.