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What Are Protests in the Middle East Signaling?

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Posted: November 4th, 2019

By Norman T. Roule

Norman Roule is a geopolitical and energy consultant who served for 34 years in the Central Intelligence Agency, managing numerous programs relating to Iran and the Middle East. As NIM-I at ODNI, he was responsible for all aspects of national intelligence policy related to Iran, including IC engagement with senior policymakers in the National Security Council and the Department of State.

Protesters came out in support of Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Sunday but they were followed by anti-government protesters who have been calling for a change in the ruling class.   Prime Minister Saad Hariri stepped down last week under pressure from protesters.

Meanwhile, there is growing unrest in Baghdad as protesters there blocked one of the capital’s main traffic routes, also demanding changes in government.  Iraqi President Barham Saleh has said that Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi will step down if there is cooperation on finding his replacement.  

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