Should the EU replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?

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The UN Security Council has decided to end the UN Interim Force or UNIFIL in Lebanon by December. The European Union is considering stepping in and deploying its own troops. Brussels wants to provide structured training, advice and capacity-building for Lebanon’s army to deal with Hezbollah. But with thousands of UN peacekeepers scheduled to leave by end of the year, would this proposed new European training mission be enough to keep Lebanon's borders safe? Joining Enda Brady for this discussion: Roxane Farmanfarmaian Director of International Studies and Global Politics at the University of Cambridge Ali Rizk Military Analyst Raymond Murphy Professor at the Irish Centre for Human Rights at University of Galway and Former UNIFIL peacekeeper #UNpeacekeepers #UNIFIL #Lebanon #EU #KajaKallas Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.