Jack Goldsmith and Sai Prakash Weigh In on the Legality of Assassinations In a thought-provoking video and transcript, two prominent experts on international law, Jack Goldsmith and Sai Prakash, delve into the complex and contentious issue of targeted killings, also known as assassinations. The discussion centers around the 1980 case of Robert Cook, a CIA operative who was killed by the US military in Lebanon, sparking a debate about the legality of such actions under international law. Goldsmith and Prakash explore the nuances of the laws of war, the role of the executive branch, and the moral implications of targeting individuals for assassination. Their analysis offers a fascinating insight into the gray areas of international law and the delicate balance between national security and human rights.
A very interesting video and transcript. Sai's summary from the end (though of course it's just a summary, and the… The post Jack Goldsmith and Sai Prakash on <i>Slaughter</i> and <i>Cook</i> appeared first on Reason.com.
