Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's army chief, has been elected president after a two-year deadlock. Widely seen as the preferred pick of the United States, Aoun is expected to maintain a fragile ceasefire and address the country's financial collapse. He has served as the head of the army since 2017, navigating it through a financial crisis and overseeing the deployment of armed forces in south Lebanon after a ceasefire with Israel. Aoun is known for his personal integrity and dedication to the national interest. As a Maronite Christian, he follows the convention that the presidency goes to a Maronite Christian in Lebanon.