Mary Ellen O'Connell
Mary Ellen O'Connell is a distinguished professor of law and a leading expert in international law, with a focus on the use of force and international dispute resolution. She has written extensively on the legal implications of military interventions and advocates for the primacy of law over power in maintaining global peace and security.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,839 | $700,000 | 634$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 7,839 | $700,000 | 634$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Professor Mary Ellen O’Connell stated that targeted killings outside of armed conflicts are illegal unless they serve to save lives.
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Greece:
Mary Ellen O'Connell mentioned that military force cannot be used outside a zone of armed conflict.
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Panama:
Mary Ellen O’Connell said the attack violated fundamental principles of international law.
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Switzerland:
Mary Ellen O’Connell is a law professor who stated that the targeted killings outside of armed conflicts are unlawful.
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United Kingdom:
Prof Mary Ellen O'Connell emphasizes that using starvation as a weapon of war is a crime under international law.
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Guyana:
Notre Dame Law School Professor Mary Ellen O’Connell told BBC Verify that the strike 'violated fundamental principles of international law'.
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New Zealand:
Mary Ellen O’Connell, a professor of law at Notre Dame, said intentionally killing suspects outside of armed conflict violated 'fundamental principles of international law'.
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United Kingdom:
Notre Dame Law School Professor Mary Ellen O'Connell told BBC Verify that the strike 'violated fundamental principles of international law'.
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Iran:
Mary Ellen O'Connell critically argues that Israel's attacks prioritize deterrence over law.
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