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Extrajudicial Killings in the Caribbean: Dubious Legality for U.S. Boat Strikes

The legality of U.S. missile strikes against alleged drug traffickers in South American waters has come under scrutiny from both domestic and international observers due to its apparent conflict with longstanding norms regarding a state’s treatment of individuals.

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James Janco

Feb 246 min read

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