Capture, Control, and Consequences: Trump’s Venezuela Strike Through the Lens of International Law

In this article, the authors analyse the legality of the United States’ alleged military operation in Venezuela through the framework of public international law, examining questions of sovereignty, use of force, self-defence, and head of state immunity. By engaging with the UN Charter framework and relevant international jurisprudence, the authors argue that the absence of an armed attack or UN Security Council authorisation raises serious concerns regarding the legality of the intervention and the capture of a sitting head of state. The article further reflects on the broader implications of such unilateral action for the stability of the international legal order and the continuing tension between power and legality in the regulation of force between states. Continue reading Capture, Control, and Consequences: Trump’s Venezuela Strike Through the Lens of International Law

The RMLNLU Law Review BlogFebruary 15, 2026July 4, 2026Leave a comment

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The Downing of Flight PS752: Mistake of Fact and Self-Defence in International Law

In this post, in the background of downing of flight PS752, the authors analyse the right of self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter and determine whether Iran could take recourse to it without admitting to its mistake of fact. They also analyse the state practice on use of force in self-defence due to a mistake of fact. The article further explores whether state responsibility should be subjected to an objective or subjective standard under such circumstances. Finally, the authors look at Iran’s jus ad bellum obligations in light of the investigation report by the UN Special Rapporteur and suggest a strict liability rule for determining state responsibility under such circumstances. Continue reading The Downing of Flight PS752: Mistake of Fact and Self-Defence in International Law

The RMLNLU Law Review BlogAugust 17, 2021August 18, 2021Leave a comment