Anthony Clark Arend
@anthonyclarkarend.bsky.social
Professor of Government and Foreign Service at Georgetown University; Chair, Department of Government;
Faculty Liaison GU Politics; Cat lover; Opinions my own.
Faculty Liaison GU Politics; Cat lover; Opinions my own.
This does seem to be a violation of international law. The US could only use force lawfully against the vessel if it were engaging in an "armed attack" against the US or if an armed attack were imminent. There has been no evidence presented of such an armed attack by this vessel.
September 5, 2025 at 12:25 AM
This does seem to be a violation of international law. The US could only use force lawfully against the vessel if it were engaging in an "armed attack" against the US or if an armed attack were imminent. There has been no evidence presented of such an armed attack by this vessel.