Michael Schmitt
Michael Schmitt is a former Air Force lawyer and a professor emeritus at the U.S. Naval War College. He specializes in the laws of armed conflict and international law, providing expert analysis on military operations and their compliance with legal standards. Schmitt has been vocal about the legality of military actions, particularly regarding the use of force and the treatment of individuals during combat, emphasizing that actions against non-combatants or survivors in certain scenarios could constitute illegal acts under international law.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 173,418 | $1,500,000 | 1,233$ |
| Totals | 1 | 211,049,527 | 173,418 | $1,500,000 | 1,233$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Brazil:
Michael Schmitt, a professor of international law, explained the conditions under which a civilian facility can become a legitimate military target.
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Jamaica:
Military law expert Michael Schmitt put it bluntly.
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Australia:
Michael Schmitt stated that the people in the boat are not fighters but are simply transporting drugs.
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Mexico:
Michael Schmitt stated that it is clearly illegal to kill people clinging to a boat in the water.
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Vietnam:
Michael Schmitt is a former Air Force lawyer who criticized the legality of the military's actions against the drug traffickers.
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Peru:
Michael Schmitt stated that killing survivors in the water would be clearly illegal under any circumstances.
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