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.