1、CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i Lebanon Forms New Government Amid Economic Crisis, Ongoing Protests Carla E. Humud Analyst in Middle Eastern Affairs Updated January 31, 2020 On January 21, Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab announced the formation of a
2、new Lebanese government, 85 days after nationwide protests triggered the resignation of former Prime Minister Saad Hariri. The new cabinet is comprised entirely of parties allied with the March 8 political blocheaded by the Christian Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), Hezbollah, and the Amal Movementlea
3、ding some to describe it as one-sided. The new government faces significant challenges, including ongoing protests and an escalating economic crisis. However, the political composition of the new governmentand the perceived influence of Hezbollah in its formationmay reduce the willingness of some in
4、ternational donors to provide financial assistance absent significant economic reforms. The New Government What is the political composition of the new government? Lebanese press has described the political breakdown of the cabinet as follows: FPM (Christian): 6 seats. Ministries: Defense, Foreign A
