US soldiers must refuse illegal orders: Analysis
Update: 2025-12-11
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Retired US Army Colonel Robert Hamilton explains that military personnel are required to refuse illegal orders under US law, military law, and international humanitarian law. From basic training to senior military education, service members are extensively trained to recognize and respond to unlawful commands. Hamilton highlights the precedent set by the Nuremberg Trials, emphasizing that following illegal orders is not a defense. He also discusses the legal complexities surrounding recent U.S. administration actions, including strikes against Venezuelan drug boats, and the role of Congress in authorizing military actions. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #USMilitary #IllegalOrders #MilitaryLaw #UCMJ #InternationalLaw #GenevaConvention #NurembergTrials #Pentagon #MilitaryEthics #AlJazeeraEnglish
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