Lebanon’s Sunni leadership void could derail naming of prime minister

With parliamentary elections over, Lebanon must designate a prime minister to form a new government, but analysts say political divisions could get in the way.

President Michel Aoun is expected to call for consultations in the coming days, when representatives from the blocs in Parliament will put forward their candidates.

Choosing the right prime minister could be vital to reforms designed to pull Lebanon out of one of the worst economic…