The Arab League and Military Operations: Prospects and Challenges in Syria

Abstract

The humanitarian crisis in Syria has triggered diverse questions on the role of the international community and regional actors -in particular the Arab League -to assume their responsibility in matters of peace and security. Military interventions in past conflicts show proof that the Arab League has the military and doctrinal capacity to justify and accommodate their deployment in its member states and to contribute to international peace and security as envisaged under the UN Charter. A blueprint on future operationalization of military operations under its flag examines the relevant laws which they have to respect.