William Lawrence

William Lawrence, a political science and international affairs professor and former U.S. diplomat, joins Ardi Imseis, a law professor and ex-UN legal officer. They discuss the implications of the U.S. blocking UN resolutions for a Gaza ceasefire. Lawrence highlights the potential for UN General Assembly initiatives, while Imseis assesses the challenges of deploying troops and suggests sanctions might be a more viable response. They also delve into legal avenues and the complex interactions of U.S. politics with international law and recognition efforts.