Op-ed: Prof. Michael Byers on international law in the Middle East
Professor Michael Byers explains that when states use international law’s right to self-defence, they are signalling their desire to avoid an escalation. This rule may be the best hope for peace in the Middle East today.
Prof. Michael Byers discusses UNRWA funding
Ireland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs intends to press Trudeau about UNRWA funding. Professor Michael Byers doubts Ireland has much sway over Canada’s foreign policy in the Middle East but explains it is reasonable for Canada and Ireland to fill the funding gap caused by other countries withdrawing support.