Payam Akhavan
Human rights lawyer and professor (Human Rights Chair at Massey College, University of Toronto) and former UN prosecutor, offering legal perspective on international humanitarian law and war crimes.
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Apr 7, 2026 • 40min
Trump agrees to last-minute ceasefire, delays threat to destroy Iran
Arif Lalani, former Canadian ambassador, gives diplomatic context. Payam Akhavan, human rights lawyer and former UN prosecutor, explains legal angles. Bob Rae, ex‑UN ambassador and political leader, critiques U.S. policy. They dissect Trump's last‑minute ceasefire announcement, threats against Iran, legal risks around targeting civilian infrastructure, and the geopolitical fallout for allies and global order.
