What Happened In November? Lebanon entered a presidential vacuum after parliamentarians failed to elect a successor to Michel Aoun. The vacuum boded ill for assembling an empowered cabinet. The state budget came into effect amid concerns over its potentially inflationary impact.

Why Does It Matter?  The presidential vacuum may persist for months or years if political blocs fail to compromise. It may prevent the formation of a new government that can enact reforms required to unlock International Monetary Fund support, compounding dire economic circumstances.

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