This chapter explores the increasing trend of countries engaging in targeted killings abroad, discussing examples of democracies and autocracies assassinating enemies and the factors behind this shift. It delves into the legal justifications used by countries, such as redefining self-defense and expanding the definition of active conflict zones. The chapter also examines the concern about the breakdown of norms against assassination and the potential consequences it may have.
After dominating the polls for months, Javier Miliei, a right-wing firebrand, was outshone by the candidate from the ruling Peronist administration. We examine why Mr Milei fell so short and the run-off to come. Cross-border assassinations may be rising—and states seem to be more daring in carrying them out (11:46). And remembering Ofir Libstein, an Israeli mayor killed by Hamas (19:30)
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