The Special Tribunal for Lebanon: Justice or Political Endgame?

Join Attorney Issam M. Saliba and author Mark Perry as they analyze the legality and political coordinates of the UN Special Tribunal for Lebanon, which was mandated to prosecute persons responsible for the bombing that killed former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and in turn prompted the collapse of the Lebanese government.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Speakers: Issam M. Saliba � Legal Specialist, Law Library of Congress Mr. Saliba is a member of the Beirut Bar and an associate member of the District of Columbia Bar. Prior to joining the Law Library of Congress as legal specialist on the Middle East and North Africa, he practiced law as trial attorney, corporate counsel, and international legal consultant. Mr. Saliba will discuss issues surrounding the legality of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, the controversy of its mandate, and the significance of its work for U.S. foreign policy. Mark Perry � Author, Talking with Terrorists: Why America Must Engage with Its Enemies Mr. Perry is a journalist and author who focuses on the U.S. military and the intelligence community and particularly on their engagement with the Middle East. Mr. Perry will speak on the impact of the Special Tribunal�s indictment of Hezbollah, Hezbollah�s position in the new government�and its relationship with regional players Iran, Syria, and other Islamist groups.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of State, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), CIA, Coast Guard, USAID