Australia's Dilemma: Trump's Military Strikes and International Law
Update: 2025-12-12
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Australian officials, including Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, are grappling with a contentious issue during their Washington D.C. meetings: the Trump administrations controversial military boat strikes. These strikes, which have resulted in at least eighty-three deaths, are being criticized as unlawful and extrajudicial killings. The U.S. claims the targets were narco-terrorists, but critics argue these strikes violate international law, as the U.S. is not in an armed conflict and the targets should be afforded due process. The United Nations human rights chief also condemns these strikes as violations of international law. Australia, as a Five Eyes intelligence-sharing community member, faces a difficult decision: criticize a key ally or uphold its commitment to international law and human rights.
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