Nominations: Army chief, BDL governor, ISF… Who are the main candidates?

Determined to benefit from the broad support they have on the political and diplomatic scene, President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam want to tackle one of the most challenging tasks ahead: the administrative, security and financial appointments, and judicial and diplomatic reshuffling.Naturally, many observers expect Aoun and Salam to secure the main share of these appointments, which are being closely watched by the international community, especially the United States — mainly regarding the positions of army chief and governor of the Banque du Liban (BDL).“Nothing should be expected before two or even three weeks,” a minister who declined to be named told L’Orient-Le Jour ahead of the Cabinet meeting scheduled for Thursday in Baabda, the first after the vote of confidence. This meeting could touch on the appointment...