Despite capturing headlines since his endorsement by the opposition and the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), Jihad Azour diligently adheres to the restraint expected of his position as director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Department for the Middle East and Central Asia.Azour, a former finance minister and currently on temporary leave from his duties at the IMF, has so far confined himself to a press release issued on Monday. In the statement, he disclaimed any intent to “challenge anyone” and portrayed his candidacy as a unifying force that represents the grandest aspirations of the Lebanese people rather than the narrow interests of political factions.In essence, Azour presents himself as a conciliatory figure emphasizing unity and avoiding confrontation, despite his candidacy being backed by an agreement aimed at thwarting...