Radio report by Sofiane Boukabache, Radio Algerieene Chaine 1

The role of the EU as a peace-maker in the Middle East. Although the EU, as an organisation, is primarily involved in economic and humanitarian activity, half of those serving with UNIFIL/FINUL are from EU countries - notably Spain, France and Italy. An analysis of the effectiveness of the EU as an alternative to America's role in the Middle East. Interviews with the EU Ambassador in Lebanon, Patrick Laurent, and the Director of Conflicts Forum, Alistair Crooke.