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International Law: Self-Defense

The Aborted Iran Strike: The Fine Line Between Necessity and Revenge
Geoffrey S. Corn Tue, Jun 25, 2019, 8:16 AM
Self-defense may never be invoked to justify an act of retaliation or revenge in response to an unlawful threat that is no longer ongoing or imminent. So was the U.S. right to point to self-defense in justifying a strike against Iran following the shootdown of a U.S. drone?
War Powers

When Does the President Think He Can Go to War With Iran?
Scott R. Anderson Mon, Jun 24, 2019, 9:28 AM
And what can Congress do about it?
Saudi Arabia

U.N. Report Firmly Blames Saudi Arabia for the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Bruce Riedel Mon, Jun 24, 2019, 9:00 AM
The special rapporteur calls for sanctions against 15 people, including the crown prince.
Cyber & Technology

The Legal Context for CYBERCOM’s Reported Operations Against Iran
Robert Chesney Mon, Jun 24, 2019, 4:25 PM
After Iran shot down a U.S. Navy Global Hawk, the Trump administration considered airstrikes but apparently settled for a cyber response instead. Here’s a primer on the legal issues involved.
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