Professors  Milena Sterio and Kyle Shen spoke at a public forum at the CSU College of Law on January 13, on the topic of “The U.S. Attacks Against Venezuela: Does Might Make Right?” The event was recorded and is available on demand.

Professors Sterio and Shen discussed various international law issues related to the January 3 U.S. attack against Venezuela, as well as the kidnapping of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.  Some of the international law topics discussed included use of force issues under the United Nations Charter and related customary law; jurisdiction to enforce; the ability of federal courts to prosecute defendants who had been forcibly brought to the U.S.; recognition of governments; and head-of-state immunity.  In addition, Professors Sterio and Shen discussed the global implications of U.S. actions in Venezuela, and the risks associated therewith from a multi-lateral geo-political perspective.  

This event was sponsored by CSU College of Law’s International Law Center.