General Joseph Aoun has been elected as Lebanon's 14th president, ending a two-year power vacuum and bringing hope to the crisis-hit nation. Aoun's election comes at a critical time as Lebanon faces political deadlock, an economic crisis, and the aftermath of a war with Israel. He has been praised for his role in implementing a ceasefire and overseeing the deployment of the armed forces in south Lebanon. Aoun's presidency reflects a compromise among Lebanon's political blocs and he has vowed to strengthen the armed forces, fight terrorism, and lead postwar reconstruction efforts.