Situated between Israel and Syria, Lebanon sits in the center of a region experiencing an unprecedented period of change. Former Prime Minister of Lebanon Fuad Siniora discusses the impact of the Arab Spring on his country, the conflict in Syria, and the future of the region.
Even before the events of the Arab Spring, Lebanon had seen its share of turmoil. Known in its pre-civil war heyday as the "Switzerland of the East," the nation has attempted to regain its footing as a tourist destination with a strong economy. Situated between Israel and Syria, the country sits in the center of a region experiencing an unprecedented period of change. To gain insight into how the region looks from the Lebanese perspective, we spoke with former Prime Minister Fuad Siniora.
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Fuad Siniora is a former Prime Minister of Lebanon, a position he held from July 2005 to May 2008. He was re-nominated and held the post as Acting President until he stepped down on November 9, 2009. He has also served as Lebanon's Minister of Finance. Currently, Mr. Siniora serves as a Member of Parliament from Saida and is a member of the Club de Madrid, an organization of former leaders of democratic countries committed to strengthening democratic governance.
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