Luke Moffett
Professor Luke Moffett is a legal expert at Queens University Belfast, specializing in international and maritime law. He has been vocal about the implications of military actions under international law, particularly regarding the use of force and human rights. In recent discussions about a US military strike against a drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, Moffett noted that the strike may have been unlawful under the law of the sea and could constitute extrajudicial killing, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to international legal standards in such operations.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 25,481 | $230,000 | 178$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 25,054 | $48,000 | 42$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 731 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,401 | $2,700,000 | 1,169$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 8,018 | $190,000 | 146$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 4,222 | $110,000 | 85$ |
| Panama | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,732 | $76,000 | 66$ |
| Totals | 7 | 150,277,816 | 96,639 | $3,360,000 | 1,692$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Panama:
Luke Moffett stated that the use of force to stop a vessel should generally employ non-lethal measures.
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Slovakia:
Luke Moffett, an expert in international law, commented on the use of force to stop the boat.
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Guyana:
Prof Luke Moffett of Queens University Belfast said that the use of force in this case could amount to an 'extrajudicial arbitrary killing'.
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Greece:
Luke Moffett described the U.S. military strike as a potential extrajudicial killing and violation of international law.
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Peru:
Luke Moffett stated that the use of force could constitute an 'arbitrary extrajudicial execution' and a fundamental violation of human rights.
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Venezuela:
Luke Moffett explained that force can be used to stop a vessel, but generally non-lethal measures should be employed.
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United Kingdom:
Prof Luke Moffett of Queens University Belfast said that the use of force in this case could amount to an 'extrajudicial arbitrary killing'.
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