Brian Finucane
Brian Finucane is an analyst with the International Crisis Group (ICG), known for his insights into international conflicts and U.S. foreign policy. He commented on the recent tensions between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski, noting that the confrontation was not entirely unexpected given Trump's longstanding views on U.S. military support for Ukraine and relations with Russia.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 2 | 5.00 | 0.15% | +10% | 50,882,884 | 86,176 | $350,000 | 593$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 25,054 | $48,000 | 42$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 130,883 | $21,000,000 | 8,304$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 168,760 | $1,200,000 | 1,571$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 7,911 | $25,000 | 20$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 4,190 | $110,000 | 84$ |
| Panama | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,700 | $76,000 | 65$ |
| Totals | 8 | 558,933,249 | 426,674 | $22,809,000 | 10,679$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Panama:
Brian Finucane warned about the dangerous consequences of ignoring legal limits on the use of lethal force.
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Colombia:
Brian Finucane argued that the designation of the Tren de Aragua as a terrorist organization does not authorize lethal force.
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Honduras:
Brian Finucane noted that the Trump Administration seems to have contradictory objectives regarding Venezuela.
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Slovakia:
Brian Finucane questioned whether people on the boat near Venezuela could be considered hostile combatants.
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United States:
Brian Finucane is a former State Department lawyer who specializes in war powers issues.
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Mexico:
Brian Finucane wrote that the president can order the use of military force under certain legal authorizations.
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Venezuela:
Brian Finucane stated that if the administration deliberately provokes a confrontation with Venezuela, it cannot be considered self-defense.
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Colombia:
Brian Finucane warned that provoking a confrontation with Venezuela cannot be considered self-defense.
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Hungary:
Brian Finucane warns that military operations as announced are not permissible under U.S. law.
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Croatia:
Brian Finucane warns that military actions as announced are not permissible under U.S. laws.
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