Imad Salamey

Imad Salamey is an Associate Professor.

10 stories

9 quotes

Once UNIFIL disappears, the alternative arrangements created in its absence could become permanent and make the establishment of a successor force considerably more difficult,
UNIFIL was never established … with powers to forcibly impose Resolution 1701 on either side of the border. Its mandate has essentially depended on monitoring, reporting, coordination, and assisting the Lebanese Armed Forces,
Replacing UNIFIL with UNTSO, a multinational or a European force will make little difference without a broader political settlement,
This requires Lebanese state authority and monopoly over arms, Israeli withdrawal and respect for Lebanese sovereignty, and Iranian compliance with noninterference in Lebanese affairs,
Israel has long accused UNIFIL of failing to prevent Hezbollah’s military presence and rearmament, while Hezbollah and its supporters have often accused UNIFIL of acting in ways that serve Israeli intelligence and security interests,
The ambassador’s refusal to leave reflects a deeper political contest over legitimacy and authority,

Earlier