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Inside the Lebanese Political System: the Operations of the Anti-Regime Opposition

by Faysal Itani Alaa Sayeg
State Resilience & Fragility⠀/⠀Political Economy
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In this episode of the New Lines Institute’s Contours podcast series, Human Security Unit Director Faysal Itani sits down with Lebanese political activist Alaa Sayeg to discuss Lebanese politics amid the worst economic situation in the country’s history. Viewed through the lens of Sayeg’s personal experience as an opposition politician in the May 2022 national elections, the discussion highlights the difficulties anti-regime activists face in the rigid Lebanese political system, as well as Hezbollah’s role in the country.

Faysal Itani

Faysal Itani

Senior Director
Inside the Lebanese Political System: the Operations of the Anti-Regime Opposition

Alaa Sayeg

Middle East Lebanon State Resilience & Fragility Political Economy

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