The United States and the Use of Force in International Law

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Examine the legality of U.S. uses of force during the second Trump Administration. Through case studies including actions against drug traffickers, threats toward Greenland, the seizure of the Venezuelan president and the attack on Iran, this lecture explores key questions in international law, sovereignty and the limits of military power.

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12th November 2026

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This lecture examines the legality of the use of force by the United States during the second Trump Administration, including boat strikes against drug runners, threats to seize Greenland, the seizure of the Venezuelan President, and the attack on Iran.

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