Donald Guter

Admiral Donald Guter is a retired United States Navy officer who served as the Navy's Judge Advocate General from 2000 to 2002. He is known for his expertise in military law and has been a vocal critic of legal justifications for the military's use of force in non-traditional contexts. Recently, he commented on the legality of military actions against suspected drug traffickers, questioning the premise of 'imminent threat' in a situation where a vessel was reportedly retreating.