Lawfare Archive: Law and the Soleimani Strike
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The Legality vs. Merits of the Strike
The speakers discuss the distinction between legality and the merits of the strike against Soleimani, emphasizing that legal permissibility does not equate to moral rightness. They stress the importance of separating legal discussions from discussions of the act's merits. The chapter explores the complexities of constitutional and international law, highlighting the lack of definitive principles or independent adjudicators in determining what is right or wrong.
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