Nicolas Angelet

Nicolas Angelet, a Professor at the University of Ghent and expert in international law, joins Oona Hathaway, a Yale Law professor and director at the Center for Global Legal Challenges. They dive into the legality of recent U.S. military strikes against suspected drug boats, critiquing the justifications of self-defense and the implications for extraterritorial human rights. The discussion also explores the ICJ’s advisory opinion on UN privileges during conflicts, stressing the erosion of international legal norms amidst rising tensions, particularly concerning Venezuela.