Rights:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Title:

Reforms Prospects in Lebanon in Light of the Mass Protests

Creator:

Nowacka, Sara.

Subject:

Lebanon ; Political protest ; Economic reforms ; Corruption ; Hezbollah

Abstract:

In October, protests broke out in Lebanon following a proposal to introduce new taxes. The demonstrations, which were unprecedented in uniting members of all religious groups in Lebanon and led to the resignation of Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri, increased the chances the state will make economic reforms and fight corruption. The protesters demand new elections, which are highly unlikely because Hezbollah holds the dominant position in the government and has rejected this idea. A stable situation in Lebanon is in Poland’s interest as it provides aid to the country and Polish soldiers take part in the UNIFIL mission.

Place of Publishing:

Warsaw

Digitisation Sponsor:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Publisher:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Issued:

2019.11.26

Type:

file

Format:

PDF

Extent:

370 KB

Source:

PISM Bulletin no. 165 (1411), 2019

Language:

eng

Is Version Of:

Biuletyn PISM nr 165 (1913), 2019

Rights Holder:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Location of Physical Object:

Library of the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)