Lebanon's fate and stability have always been at the mercy of various internal and external forces. The recent election of Joseph Aoun as president raises questions about whether he can bring peace and stability to the country. The weakening of Hezbollah and Iran, along with the fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria, have played a role in breaking Lebanon's political deadlock. Aoun's challenge will be to persuade Hezbollah to disarm and abandon its weapons. The composition of the new government and key appointments will be indicators of Lebanon's future path.