Thabit Abdullah, professor of Middle Eastern history and author of a recently published book, A Short History of Iraq, can comment on what Saddam Hussein's capture means to the Iraqi people and the need for a televised trial in Iraq. Prof. Abdullah says this is essential not only in the interests of justice but also as a source of healing for the Iraqi people following years of physical and psychological torment. Professor Abdullah and his family lived under the Baath Party and he can speak about the perceptions of Iraqis regarding the overthrow of the Hussein family and current worries about the role of the United States in Iraq’s future.

Saeed Rahnema, professor, and co-ordinator of the Political Science program in the Atkinson Faculty's School of Social Sciences. He specializes in Iran, Iraq and Middle East politics and economics.

David Dewitt, professor of political science and director of the York Centre for International Security Studies (YCISS), is a specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs, international relations and security policy.

Michael Mandel, professor of law at York's Osgoode Hall Law School, specializes in international criminal law and humanitarian law and can comment on the role of the international criminal court and the options for a trial of Saddam Hussein.