The Legality of United States Drone Strikes in Pakistan (original) (raw)

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The paper examines the legality of United States drone strikes in Pakistan, focusing on the context of self-defense within international law. It discusses the technological specifications of favored drone models, the historical use of drones, and the legal framework, particularly Article 51 of the UN Charter, which the U.S. cites to justify strikes against non-state actors like al Qaeda. The analysis incorporates historical precedents, such as The Caroline Case, to support arguments regarding violations of state sovereignty under claims of self-defense.