What Hariri's Resignation Means for Lebanon

Saad Hariri caught many by surprise when he announced his resignation as the prime minister of Lebanon on November 4, 2017. Hariri made the announcement in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, triggering speculations about Saudi Arabia’s possible role in forcing its long-time political protégé out of office. While in office, Hariri found himself in the difficult position of heading a government dominated by Hezbollah – the group purportedly responsible for his father’s death. Saudi Arabia’s new leadership, under Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, has vowed to take a harder line toward Iran. The country may, therefore...