Venezuela

Open Season on Ghost Fleets in Wake of U.S. Venezuela Operations

Steven Wills, Ph.D. January 23, 2026

Removing the ghost fleet protects the ocean environment and innocent civilians from the dangers of the often illicit or poorly stored and maintained cargo.

War Without Law

Thomas J. Wilson, III and Christopher R. Fee December 16, 2025

The Trump administration argues the strikes are necessary to stem the flow of drugs to the U.S., but the law is not simply whatever the president deems it to be.

Venezuela

Open Season on Ghost Fleets in Wake of U.S. Venezuela Operations

War Without Law

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