The Lebanese Presidency 1998 
(On 23 November 1998, the mandate of President Elias Hrawi came to an end, and General Emile Lahoud succeeded him. The following series was published between July and September 1998 to encourage transparency, and to enrich the debate.On 23 November 1998, the mandate of President Elias Hrawi came to an end, and General Emile Lahoud succeeded him. The following series was published between July and September 1998 to encourage transparency, and to enrich the debate.)

Something has to give and very soon, Chibli Mallat, Daily Star, 24 Jan 1998

US system confuses public, Chibli Mallat, Daily Star, 2 Feb 1998

Punishing Saddam Hussein, not Iraq, Chibli Mallat, Daily Star, 19 Feb 1998

Region impoverished by its untamed riches, Chibli Mallat, Daily Star, 6 March 1998

Roundtable discussion on the Presidency, Daily Star, 4 Nov 1998

The electoral test in Beirut, Chibli Mallat, Daily Star, 5 June 1998

The need for change at the top, Chibli Mallat, Daily Star, 13 July 1998

Key constitutional role of the president, Chibli Mallat, Daily Star, 20 July 1998

Nine years later an assessment of the achievements of Elias Hrawi, Chibli Mallat, 27 July 1998

Letting the public into the presidential race, Michael Young, Daily Star, 1 Aug 1998

Assessing six years of Hariri's leadership, Chibli Mallat, Daily Star, 3 Aug 1998

Search for a president: process and profiles, Chibli Mallat, Daily Star, 10 Aug