Mary Ellen O'Connell

Vera Bergengruen, a national security reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Mark Hurtling and law professor Mary Ellen O'Connell to discuss the controversial use of military force in the war on drugs. They dissect President Trump's order for military action against Venezuelan drug trafficking and its implications on human rights. The conversation raises critical ethical questions about military strategy and the effectiveness of such operations, emphasizing the need for a more comprehensive approach to combat drug cartels.