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"If 60 Minutes had 'explained this' as Weiss described they should, the segment would have included false or highly misleading information"
Fact Checking Bari Weiss: Stated Reasons for Spiking 60 Minutes “Inside CECOT”
By Ryan Goodman & Tom Joscelyn
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Fact Checking Bari Weiss: Stated Reasons for Spiking 60 Minutes “Inside CECOT”
By Ryan Goodman & Tom Joscelyn
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Fact Checking Bari Weiss: The Stated Reasons for Spiking 60 Minutes "Inside CECOT"
Analysis of Bari Weiss's stated justifications to 60 Minutes staff for not airing segment on CECOT prison.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
"If 60 Minutes had 'explained this' as Weiss described they should, the segment would have included false or highly misleading information"
Fact Checking Bari Weiss: Stated Reasons for Spiking 60 Minutes “Inside CECOT”
By Ryan Goodman & Tom Joscelyn
@rgoodlaw.bsky.social @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social
Fact Checking Bari Weiss: Stated Reasons for Spiking 60 Minutes “Inside CECOT”
By Ryan Goodman & Tom Joscelyn
@rgoodlaw.bsky.social @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social
Nine Stories That Deserved More Attention in 2025 – and Might Shape 2026
From important but under-covered climate milestones to Latin America’s rightward swing to efforts to protect civilians in modern warfare, see trends deserving more attention in 2025 – and that are likely to shape year ahead.
From important but under-covered climate milestones to Latin America’s rightward swing to efforts to protect civilians in modern warfare, see trends deserving more attention in 2025 – and that are likely to shape year ahead.
Nine Stories That Deserved More Attention in 2025
What stories or topics merited more attention in 2025, and which might inform law and policy conversations in 2026?
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December 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Nine Stories That Deserved More Attention in 2025 – and Might Shape 2026
From important but under-covered climate milestones to Latin America’s rightward swing to efforts to protect civilians in modern warfare, see trends deserving more attention in 2025 – and that are likely to shape year ahead.
From important but under-covered climate milestones to Latin America’s rightward swing to efforts to protect civilians in modern warfare, see trends deserving more attention in 2025 – and that are likely to shape year ahead.
“No man is indispensable.”
Don Sherman and Jen Ahearn revisit the debates behind the 22nd Amendment and show how a bipartisan group of lawmakers, shaped by the fight against authoritarianism, deliberately imposed a two-term limit on the U.S. presidency.
Don Sherman and Jen Ahearn revisit the debates behind the 22nd Amendment and show how a bipartisan group of lawmakers, shaped by the fight against authoritarianism, deliberately imposed a two-term limit on the U.S. presidency.
No Indispensable Man: The Democratic Foundation of the 22nd Amendment
To violate the 22nd Amendment would be to discard the wisdom of those who sought to preserve U.S. democracy against the last rising tide of authoritarianism.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
“No man is indispensable.”
Don Sherman and Jen Ahearn revisit the debates behind the 22nd Amendment and show how a bipartisan group of lawmakers, shaped by the fight against authoritarianism, deliberately imposed a two-term limit on the U.S. presidency.
Don Sherman and Jen Ahearn revisit the debates behind the 22nd Amendment and show how a bipartisan group of lawmakers, shaped by the fight against authoritarianism, deliberately imposed a two-term limit on the U.S. presidency.
China is escalating cyber operations against critical infrastructure and government networks in the Indo-Pacific.
To respond, Morgan Peirce of the @cnas.bsky.social argues the U.S. should engage in capacity building to help regional allies build a defensive cyber shield.
To respond, Morgan Peirce of the @cnas.bsky.social argues the U.S. should engage in capacity building to help regional allies build a defensive cyber shield.
America’s Cyber Retreat Is Undermining Indo-Pacific Security
A "Cyber Shield" will enable the U.S. and its Indo-Pacific allies to attribute quickly, act collectively, and stem Beijing’s cyber coercion.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
China is escalating cyber operations against critical infrastructure and government networks in the Indo-Pacific.
To respond, Morgan Peirce of the @cnas.bsky.social argues the U.S. should engage in capacity building to help regional allies build a defensive cyber shield.
To respond, Morgan Peirce of the @cnas.bsky.social argues the U.S. should engage in capacity building to help regional allies build a defensive cyber shield.
Operation Hawkeye Strike: Attacking ISIS in Syria and International Law
By Michael Schmitt and Ryan Goodman
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By Michael Schmitt and Ryan Goodman
@mikeschmitt.bsky.social @rgoodlaw.bsky.social
Operation Hawkeye Strike: Attacking ISIS in Syria and International Law
Two experts discuss international law on U.S. military strikes against ISIS in the context of the new Syrian government.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Operation Hawkeye Strike: Attacking ISIS in Syria and International Law
By Michael Schmitt and Ryan Goodman
@mikeschmitt.bsky.social @rgoodlaw.bsky.social
By Michael Schmitt and Ryan Goodman
@mikeschmitt.bsky.social @rgoodlaw.bsky.social
NEW Expert Backgrounder on international law and maritime law enforcement on the high seas involving the US boarding and seizure of U.S. sanctioned vessels.
The case of The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela.
By Coast Guard lawyer CDR Elizabeth Hutton:
The case of The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela.
By Coast Guard lawyer CDR Elizabeth Hutton:
Maritime Law Enforcement on the High Seas: Authority, Jurisdiction, and the Seizure of The Skipper
Expert explainer on international law and U.S. boarding and seizure of vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
NEW Expert Backgrounder on international law and maritime law enforcement on the high seas involving the US boarding and seizure of U.S. sanctioned vessels.
The case of The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela.
By Coast Guard lawyer CDR Elizabeth Hutton:
The case of The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela.
By Coast Guard lawyer CDR Elizabeth Hutton:
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With immense thanks to the corpus of stellar @justsecurity.org analysis on international humanitarian law, I hope those preparing for Spring semester courses can benefit from this curated supplement. Please share with anyone who could use!
Teaching a legal course this semester where recent armed conflict events are relevant, or know someone who is?
The IHL Syllabus Supplement connects educators with salient law and policy discussions.
Curated from JS archives by @bechamilton.bsky.social and Danae Askar.
The IHL Syllabus Supplement connects educators with salient law and policy discussions.
Curated from JS archives by @bechamilton.bsky.social and Danae Askar.
International Humanitarian Law: Syllabus Supplements
This syllabus supplement offers curated articles intended to be combined with traditional casebooks in a law or higher ed classroom.
www.justsecurity.org
December 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
With immense thanks to the corpus of stellar @justsecurity.org analysis on international humanitarian law, I hope those preparing for Spring semester courses can benefit from this curated supplement. Please share with anyone who could use!
Reposted by Just Security
Reup of this public resource we created
Timeline of Jeffrey Epstein-Ghislaine Maxwell Law Enforcement Failures (1996-2025)
with links to all the publicly available documents
Timeline of Jeffrey Epstein-Ghislaine Maxwell Law Enforcement Failures (1996-2025)
with links to all the publicly available documents
Timeline of Jeffrey Epstein-Ghislaine Maxwell Law Enforcement Failures (1996-2025)
A comprehensive timeline of the failure of federal law enforcement to address Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Reup of this public resource we created
Timeline of Jeffrey Epstein-Ghislaine Maxwell Law Enforcement Failures (1996-2025)
with links to all the publicly available documents
Timeline of Jeffrey Epstein-Ghislaine Maxwell Law Enforcement Failures (1996-2025)
with links to all the publicly available documents
(1/3) Catch up on our recent analysis:
• U.S. strikes / Venezuela
• Resource: Syllabus supplements
• Emerging technologies
• Academia / Democracy
• Anti-corruption series
• Trump executive actions
• United States / Syria
• Military / Immigration
• Climate
• Western Sahara
• U.S. strikes / Venezuela
• Resource: Syllabus supplements
• Emerging technologies
• Academia / Democracy
• Anti-corruption series
• Trump executive actions
• United States / Syria
• Military / Immigration
• Climate
• Western Sahara
Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Dec. 13-19, 2025)
U.S. strikes / Venezuela • Resource: Syllabus supplements • Emerging technologies • Academia / Democracy • Anti-corruption series • Trump executive actions • United States / Syria • Military / Immigra...
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December 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
(1/3) Catch up on our recent analysis:
• U.S. strikes / Venezuela
• Resource: Syllabus supplements
• Emerging technologies
• Academia / Democracy
• Anti-corruption series
• Trump executive actions
• United States / Syria
• Military / Immigration
• Climate
• Western Sahara
• U.S. strikes / Venezuela
• Resource: Syllabus supplements
• Emerging technologies
• Academia / Democracy
• Anti-corruption series
• Trump executive actions
• United States / Syria
• Military / Immigration
• Climate
• Western Sahara
Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
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See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
December 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
Teaching a legal course this semester where recent armed conflict events are relevant, or know someone who is?
The IHL Syllabus Supplement connects educators with salient law and policy discussions.
Curated from JS archives by @bechamilton.bsky.social and Danae Askar.
The IHL Syllabus Supplement connects educators with salient law and policy discussions.
Curated from JS archives by @bechamilton.bsky.social and Danae Askar.
International Humanitarian Law: Syllabus Supplements
This syllabus supplement offers curated articles intended to be combined with traditional casebooks in a law or higher ed classroom.
www.justsecurity.org
December 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Teaching a legal course this semester where recent armed conflict events are relevant, or know someone who is?
The IHL Syllabus Supplement connects educators with salient law and policy discussions.
Curated from JS archives by @bechamilton.bsky.social and Danae Askar.
The IHL Syllabus Supplement connects educators with salient law and policy discussions.
Curated from JS archives by @bechamilton.bsky.social and Danae Askar.
The NDAA enacted yesterday takes a significant step towards the full removal of sanctions on Syria, the latest in a remarkable series of developments following Assad’s removal.
Rachel Alpert and Garrett Salzman on Syria’s emergence from sanctions seclusion:
#Syria #Sanctions #CaesarAct
Rachel Alpert and Garrett Salzman on Syria’s emergence from sanctions seclusion:
#Syria #Sanctions #CaesarAct
Caesar Act Repeal and the Syria Sanctions Removal Report Card
Where things stand regarding Syria sanctions removal and what restrictions remain to inhibit investment and development in post-Assad Syria.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The NDAA enacted yesterday takes a significant step towards the full removal of sanctions on Syria, the latest in a remarkable series of developments following Assad’s removal.
Rachel Alpert and Garrett Salzman on Syria’s emergence from sanctions seclusion:
#Syria #Sanctions #CaesarAct
Rachel Alpert and Garrett Salzman on Syria’s emergence from sanctions seclusion:
#Syria #Sanctions #CaesarAct
The Jus Ad Bellum Syllabus Supplement is a powerful tool for educators to bring additional currency & salience to the classroom. If you or those in your network are teaching JAB-related topics, take a look at this new resource.
Curated from JS archives by @bechamilton.bsky.social & Danae Askar:
Curated from JS archives by @bechamilton.bsky.social & Danae Askar:
Jus Ad Bellum: Syllabus Supplements
This jus ad bellum (JAB) syllabus supplement offers curated articles intended to be combined with traditional coursebooks.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The Jus Ad Bellum Syllabus Supplement is a powerful tool for educators to bring additional currency & salience to the classroom. If you or those in your network are teaching JAB-related topics, take a look at this new resource.
Curated from JS archives by @bechamilton.bsky.social & Danae Askar:
Curated from JS archives by @bechamilton.bsky.social & Danae Askar:
Today's news roundup:
-US says 2 strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5 in Pacific
-DOJ faces deadline today to release files on Epstein
-TikTok signs deal for US unit after years-long saga
-Judge convicted of obstructing ICE as they sought to detain an immigrant
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www.justsecurity.org/127502/early...
-US says 2 strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5 in Pacific
-DOJ faces deadline today to release files on Epstein
-TikTok signs deal for US unit after years-long saga
-Judge convicted of obstructing ICE as they sought to detain an immigrant
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www.justsecurity.org/127502/early...
Early Edition: December 19, 2025
A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Today's news roundup:
-US says 2 strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5 in Pacific
-DOJ faces deadline today to release files on Epstein
-TikTok signs deal for US unit after years-long saga
-Judge convicted of obstructing ICE as they sought to detain an immigrant
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www.justsecurity.org/127502/early...
-US says 2 strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5 in Pacific
-DOJ faces deadline today to release files on Epstein
-TikTok signs deal for US unit after years-long saga
-Judge convicted of obstructing ICE as they sought to detain an immigrant
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www.justsecurity.org/127502/early...
(1/2) Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
December 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
(1/2) Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
Blockading Venezuela: The International Law Consequences
By top experts Mike Schmitt and Rob McLaughlin
“Execution of the blockade would constitute an act of aggression, which by definition is an unlawful use of force. It would also qualify as an armed attack by the United States on Venezuela.”
By top experts Mike Schmitt and Rob McLaughlin
“Execution of the blockade would constitute an act of aggression, which by definition is an unlawful use of force. It would also qualify as an armed attack by the United States on Venezuela.”
Blockading Venezuela: The International Law Consequences
Expert analysis of the announced U.S. military blockade of Venezuela and international law.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Blockading Venezuela: The International Law Consequences
By top experts Mike Schmitt and Rob McLaughlin
“Execution of the blockade would constitute an act of aggression, which by definition is an unlawful use of force. It would also qualify as an armed attack by the United States on Venezuela.”
By top experts Mike Schmitt and Rob McLaughlin
“Execution of the blockade would constitute an act of aggression, which by definition is an unlawful use of force. It would also qualify as an armed attack by the United States on Venezuela.”
As a longtime climate negotiator and former US Principal Deputy Special Envoy for Climate, Sue Biniaz writes that she expected an unusual COP 30 in Belem – but it managed to be even more surprising than anticipated:
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COP 30 in Belem: The COP of Surprises
The U.S. State Department's former lead climate lawyer analyzes the many surprising and unusual aspects of COP 30 negotiations in Belem.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
As a longtime climate negotiator and former US Principal Deputy Special Envoy for Climate, Sue Biniaz writes that she expected an unusual COP 30 in Belem – but it managed to be even more surprising than anticipated:
www.justsecurity.org/126999/cop-3...
www.justsecurity.org/126999/cop-3...
The U.S. is about to publish a new report evaluating other countries’ anti-corruption efforts—but can it lead by example while its own guardrails erode?
Dani Schulkin, Sky Miller & Adam Keith (fmr State Dept) discuss the Combating Global Corruption Act.
www.justsecurity.org/127389/podca...
Dani Schulkin, Sky Miller & Adam Keith (fmr State Dept) discuss the Combating Global Corruption Act.
www.justsecurity.org/127389/podca...
Just Security Podcast: Can the U.S. Still Lead on Anti-Corruption?
Former State Department officials Sky Miller and Adam Keith join Dani Schulkin to discuss anti-corruption efforts in the U.S. and abroad.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The U.S. is about to publish a new report evaluating other countries’ anti-corruption efforts—but can it lead by example while its own guardrails erode?
Dani Schulkin, Sky Miller & Adam Keith (fmr State Dept) discuss the Combating Global Corruption Act.
www.justsecurity.org/127389/podca...
Dani Schulkin, Sky Miller & Adam Keith (fmr State Dept) discuss the Combating Global Corruption Act.
www.justsecurity.org/127389/podca...
Today's news roundup:
-Aid agencies warn Gaza response at breaking point, urging Israel to lift new restrictions
-Trump admin aims to strip more foreign-born Americans of citizenship
-Brazil Senate approves bill to cut Bolsonaro's 27-year sentence
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www.justsecurity.org/127423/early...
-Aid agencies warn Gaza response at breaking point, urging Israel to lift new restrictions
-Trump admin aims to strip more foreign-born Americans of citizenship
-Brazil Senate approves bill to cut Bolsonaro's 27-year sentence
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www.justsecurity.org/127423/early...
Early Edition: December 18, 2025
A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Today's news roundup:
-Aid agencies warn Gaza response at breaking point, urging Israel to lift new restrictions
-Trump admin aims to strip more foreign-born Americans of citizenship
-Brazil Senate approves bill to cut Bolsonaro's 27-year sentence
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www.justsecurity.org/127423/early...
-Aid agencies warn Gaza response at breaking point, urging Israel to lift new restrictions
-Trump admin aims to strip more foreign-born Americans of citizenship
-Brazil Senate approves bill to cut Bolsonaro's 27-year sentence
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www.justsecurity.org/127423/early...
(1/2) Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
December 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
(1/2) Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
The #UNCharter promised sovereignty would shield states from conquest, partition, and protectorates.
Eyal Benvenisti writes the #UNSecurityCouncil itself is quietly rewriting this system, and outlines what small and middle powers could do:
www.justsecurity.org/127215/umaki...
Eyal Benvenisti writes the #UNSecurityCouncil itself is quietly rewriting this system, and outlines what small and middle powers could do:
www.justsecurity.org/127215/umaki...
A U.S.-Russia-China Entente? The Unmaking of the Sovereignty System via the Western Sahara
The UNSC resolution on Western Sahara signals a shift from sovereign equality, undermining self-determination rights affirmed by the ICJ.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The #UNCharter promised sovereignty would shield states from conquest, partition, and protectorates.
Eyal Benvenisti writes the #UNSecurityCouncil itself is quietly rewriting this system, and outlines what small and middle powers could do:
www.justsecurity.org/127215/umaki...
Eyal Benvenisti writes the #UNSecurityCouncil itself is quietly rewriting this system, and outlines what small and middle powers could do:
www.justsecurity.org/127215/umaki...
An expert break down of the U.S. boarding and seizure of the “shadow fleet” ship carrying Venezuelan oil:
www.justsecurity.org/127199/seizu...
www.justsecurity.org/127199/seizu...
Expert Backgrounder: Law on Targeting Shipwrecked Traffickers
Experts examine the international law basis of the U.S. boarding and seizure of a vessel carrying Venezuelan crude.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
An expert break down of the U.S. boarding and seizure of the “shadow fleet” ship carrying Venezuelan oil:
www.justsecurity.org/127199/seizu...
www.justsecurity.org/127199/seizu...
Today's news roundup:
-RSF trying to cover up mass killings in El Fasher: Yale HRL
-US sends Cuban migrants to base at Guantánamo Bay
-South African authorities raid US refugee facility
-Groups offer legal assistance to U.S. troops amid debate over boat strikes
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www.justsecurity.org/127268/early...
-RSF trying to cover up mass killings in El Fasher: Yale HRL
-US sends Cuban migrants to base at Guantánamo Bay
-South African authorities raid US refugee facility
-Groups offer legal assistance to U.S. troops amid debate over boat strikes
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www.justsecurity.org/127268/early...
Early Edition: December 17, 2025
A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours.
www.justsecurity.org
December 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Today's news roundup:
-RSF trying to cover up mass killings in El Fasher: Yale HRL
-US sends Cuban migrants to base at Guantánamo Bay
-South African authorities raid US refugee facility
-Groups offer legal assistance to U.S. troops amid debate over boat strikes
👇
www.justsecurity.org/127268/early...
-RSF trying to cover up mass killings in El Fasher: Yale HRL
-US sends Cuban migrants to base at Guantánamo Bay
-South African authorities raid US refugee facility
-Groups offer legal assistance to U.S. troops amid debate over boat strikes
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www.justsecurity.org/127268/early...
Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
December 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
This Timeline of Boat Strikes and Related Actions (including international reactions) is now updated due to 3 strikes on Monday
Overview as of December 16, 2025: 25 strikes; 95 reported killed; 2 known survivors
Overview as of December 16, 2025: 25 strikes; 95 reported killed; 2 known survivors
Timeline of Boat Strikes and Related Actions
A timeline that chronicles major events in the Trump administration’s campaign of lethal strikes against suspected drug traffickers.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This Timeline of Boat Strikes and Related Actions (including international reactions) is now updated due to 3 strikes on Monday
Overview as of December 16, 2025: 25 strikes; 95 reported killed; 2 known survivors
Overview as of December 16, 2025: 25 strikes; 95 reported killed; 2 known survivors