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Will Lebanon’s newly formed government bring in reforms?

Hezbollah has been left out of the 24-member cabinet after the US drew ‘a red line’.

And the group has lost its veto power, known as blocking third in parliament.

So, can Hezbollah remain a political force in Lebanon? And will the departure and shift in the political landscape bring about reforms?

Presenter:
Adrian Finighan

Guests:
David Wood – Senior Lebanon Analyst at the International Crisis Group.
Lorenzo Trombetta – Senior Analyst for the Italian News Agency ANSA.
Elijah Magnier – Independent Military Analyst who specialises in the Middle East.

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Elijah Magnier

Elijah J. Magnier is a veteran war-zone correspondent and political analyst with over 38 years’ experience in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Extended field work in Lebanon, Bosnia, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Libya and Syria, created his extensive network of trusted military and political contacts. Magnier specialises in real-time reporting and in-depth analysis of political, strategic and military planning, terrorism and counter-terrorism.

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