The First 100 Days: A plan of action for Lebanon’s opposition MPs’ first months in office

With the unprecedented election of 13 MPs from outside Lebanon’s body politic, there is a glimmer of hope that this time could be different—that is if the opposition starts off with a pragmatic and serious approach to its newfound position of (marginal) power.  

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