Aurel Sari
@aurelsari.com
Professor of Public International Law, University of Exeter
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Six times in his Davos speech, President Trump declared that the United States had 'gotten nothing' out of NATO. Deeply, deeply offensive.
Trump’s swipe at Nato soldiers in Afghanistan angers veterans
Trump’s swipe at Nato soldiers in Afghanistan angers veterans
Trump’s swipe at Nato soldiers in Afghanistan angers veterans
www.independent.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Six times in his Davos speech, President Trump declared that the United States had 'gotten nothing' out of NATO. Deeply, deeply offensive.
'The damage has been done': As Trump claims victory on Greenland, Europe loses trust
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
'The damage has been done': As Trump claims victory on Greenland, Europe loses trust
President Donald Trump said in a speech at Davos that the U.S. must have Greenland. He leaves without ownership but having shaken his country's alliance with Europe, experts say.
www.nbcnews.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:17 AM
'The damage has been done': As Trump claims victory on Greenland, Europe loses trust
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Six times in his Davos speech, President Trump declared that the United States had 'gotten nothing' out of NATO. Deeply, deeply offensive.
Trump’s swipe at Nato soldiers in Afghanistan angers veterans
Trump’s swipe at Nato soldiers in Afghanistan angers veterans
Trump’s swipe at Nato soldiers in Afghanistan angers veterans
www.independent.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Six times in his Davos speech, President Trump declared that the United States had 'gotten nothing' out of NATO. Deeply, deeply offensive.
Am confused: so the Trump Administration does need international law after all?
#EO14375
Title: Designating the Board of Peace as a Public International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities
Signed On: 2026-01-16
Title: Designating the Board of Peace as a Public International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities
Signed On: 2026-01-16
Designating the Board of Peace as a Public International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities
Executive Order: 14375
www.federalregister.gov
January 22, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Am confused: so the Trump Administration does need international law after all?
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An expert international law analysis of the insurmountable legal obstacles of any US acquisition of Greenland, from the non-use of force to the right of self-determination.
By @mikeschmitt.bsky.social and @tessbridgeman.bsky.social
www.justsecurity.org/129374/legal...
By @mikeschmitt.bsky.social and @tessbridgeman.bsky.social
www.justsecurity.org/129374/legal...
Legal Obstacles to U.S. Acquisition of Greenland
Any acquisition of Greenland by the United States would directly violate fundamental principles of international law.
www.justsecurity.org
January 22, 2026 at 2:15 PM
An expert international law analysis of the insurmountable legal obstacles of any US acquisition of Greenland, from the non-use of force to the right of self-determination.
By @mikeschmitt.bsky.social and @tessbridgeman.bsky.social
www.justsecurity.org/129374/legal...
By @mikeschmitt.bsky.social and @tessbridgeman.bsky.social
www.justsecurity.org/129374/legal...
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Professor @aurelsari.com from @uniexeterlawschool.bsky.social discusses the impact of Donald Trump's proposed "Board of Peace"
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
What is Trump's 'Board of Peace' and would it have real power?
A leaked charter suggests Trump's "Board of Peace" aims to have a worldwide mandate. International law experts say its power would be limited. #TheCube
www.euronews.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Professor @aurelsari.com from @uniexeterlawschool.bsky.social discusses the impact of Donald Trump's proposed "Board of Peace"
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
outrageous to claim that the US never “got anything out of NATO”
January 21, 2026 at 2:14 PM
outrageous to claim that the US never “got anything out of NATO”
this is just insufferable
January 21, 2026 at 2:08 PM
this is just insufferable
very difficult to stay zen
Stephen Miller,White House deputy chief of staff for policy&homeland security advisor:
Greenland is essential for America's national security.
American dollars, treasure, American blood, American ingenuity is what keeps Europe safe&the free world safe.Donald Trump's insisting that we be respected
Greenland is essential for America's national security.
American dollars, treasure, American blood, American ingenuity is what keeps Europe safe&the free world safe.Donald Trump's insisting that we be respected
January 19, 2026 at 8:49 PM
very difficult to stay zen
President Trump’s threats to seize Greenland by force raise the question whether Denmark could invoke Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Union, the EU’s mutual assistance clause. Here’s my take on the matter.
The Art of the Steal: Does the EU’s Mutual Assistance Clause Protect Greenland?
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opiniojuris.org/2026/01/12/t...
The Art of the Steal: Does the EU’s Mutual Assistance Clause Protect Greenland?
[Dr Aurel Sari is a professor of public international law at the University of Exeter Law School] On 6 January 2026, US President Donald Trump restated his longstanding desire to take control of Gr…
opiniojuris.org
January 14, 2026 at 9:54 AM
President Trump’s threats to seize Greenland by force raise the question whether Denmark could invoke Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Union, the EU’s mutual assistance clause. Here’s my take on the matter.
Reposted by Aurel Sari
The Art of the Steal: Does the EU’s Mutual Assistance Clause Protect Greenland?
opiniojuris.org/2026/01/12/t...
opiniojuris.org/2026/01/12/t...
The Art of the Steal: Does the EU’s Mutual Assistance Clause Protect Greenland?
[Dr Aurel Sari is a professor of public international law at the University of Exeter Law School] On 6 January 2026, US President Donald Trump restated his longstanding desire to take control of Gr…
opiniojuris.org
January 13, 2026 at 9:52 AM
The Art of the Steal: Does the EU’s Mutual Assistance Clause Protect Greenland?
opiniojuris.org/2026/01/12/t...
opiniojuris.org/2026/01/12/t...
In a nutshell: the rule of law is a fine thing for promoting one's values and interests. Couldn't agree more. The problem is that neither lawfare nor legal Statecraft will be of much use to the US if it dismantles the international legal order. Unless the aim of its lawfare strategy is just that.
"The United States should thus move beyond episodic lawfare and toward an explicit doctrine of legal statecraft: using law as a proactive, adaptive, shaping instrument of grand strategy," write Peter Dombrowski and Simon Reich.
Lawfare Is Not Enough: The U.S. Needs Legal Statecraft
Legal statecraft moves beyond lawfare, giving the U.S. a strategic instrument to shape the environment instead of playing defense.
www.lawfaremedia.org
January 9, 2026 at 3:46 PM
In a nutshell: the rule of law is a fine thing for promoting one's values and interests. Couldn't agree more. The problem is that neither lawfare nor legal Statecraft will be of much use to the US if it dismantles the international legal order. Unless the aim of its lawfare strategy is just that.
States that 'the UK provided enabling support in full compliance with international law' for the US interdiction of the Bella 1. Curious as to the legal basis for interdiction.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
UK provides support to U.S. seizure of Bella 1 accused of shadow fleet activities and Iran sanctions breaches
The UK has provided enabling support to the United States at their request to interdict the vessel Bella 1 today.
www.gov.uk
January 7, 2026 at 4:16 PM
States that 'the UK provided enabling support in full compliance with international law' for the US interdiction of the Bella 1. Curious as to the legal basis for interdiction.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Is it the same international law that is not available to Venezuela and not binding on the US that Kemi Badenoch expects the US to honour and available to Denmark in relation to Greenland?
#askingforafriend
#askingforafriend
Trump was ‘morally right’ to attack Venezuela and seize Maduro, says Kemi Badenoch
Trump was ‘morally right’ to attack Venezuela and seize Maduro, says Kemi Badenoch
Trump was ‘morally right’ to attack Venezuela and seize Maduro, says Kemi Badenoch
www.independent.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Is it the same international law that is not available to Venezuela and not binding on the US that Kemi Badenoch expects the US to honour and available to Denmark in relation to Greenland?
#askingforafriend
#askingforafriend
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Allies have increased our presence, activities and investments, to keep the Arctic safe and to deter adversaries.”
January 6, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Allies have increased our presence, activities and investments, to keep the Arctic safe and to deter adversaries.”
Several lines about how this is a pivotal moment for Venezuela's future and then: "Finally, President, the United Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to international law and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations."
What an embarrasing non-statement.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
What an embarrasing non-statement.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
The United Kingdom wants to see a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Venezuela.
www.gov.uk
January 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Several lines about how this is a pivotal moment for Venezuela's future and then: "Finally, President, the United Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to international law and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations."
What an embarrasing non-statement.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
What an embarrasing non-statement.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
' “I’m not going to pretend this isn’t difficult, and it is important that we keep a very important ally like America onboard,” she said. “We have particularly the interests of Ukraine that we need to consider. But it’s meaningless if we don’t support international law.” '
January 5, 2026 at 10:34 AM
' “I’m not going to pretend this isn’t difficult, and it is important that we keep a very important ally like America onboard,” she said. “We have particularly the interests of Ukraine that we need to consider. But it’s meaningless if we don’t support international law.” '
A detailed, authoritative and crystal clear analysis of some of the key international law questions raised by the US armed attack on Venezuela.
International Law and the U.S. Military and Law Enforcement Operations in Venezuela
A survey of the top issues by leading experts, Michael Schmitt, Ryan Goodman and Tess Bridgeman
@mikeschmitt.bsky.social, @rgoodlaw.bsky.social @tessbridgeman.bsky.social
#OperationAbsoluteResolve
A survey of the top issues by leading experts, Michael Schmitt, Ryan Goodman and Tess Bridgeman
@mikeschmitt.bsky.social, @rgoodlaw.bsky.social @tessbridgeman.bsky.social
#OperationAbsoluteResolve
International Law and the U.S. Military and Law Enforcement Operations in Venezuela
Experts survey the international law issues of Operation Absolute Resolve.
www.justsecurity.org
January 4, 2026 at 3:38 PM
A detailed, authoritative and crystal clear analysis of some of the key international law questions raised by the US armed attack on Venezuela.
good call
January 3, 2026 at 9:39 PM
good call
try harder?
I am following the situation in Venezuela with great concern. The European Union calls for de-escalation and a resolution in full respect of international law and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.
January 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
try harder?
hola firenze, been a while
November 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
hola firenze, been a while
The Helsinki District Court published its decision today in the Eagle S case, holding that the damage done to Finnish submarine cables was an 'incident of navigation' under UNCLOS and hence it had no jurisdiction. Quelle surprise.
Short official statement: tuomioistuimet.fi/material/sit...
Short official statement: tuomioistuimet.fi/material/sit...
tuomioistuimet.fi
October 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The Helsinki District Court published its decision today in the Eagle S case, holding that the damage done to Finnish submarine cables was an 'incident of navigation' under UNCLOS and hence it had no jurisdiction. Quelle surprise.
Short official statement: tuomioistuimet.fi/material/sit...
Short official statement: tuomioistuimet.fi/material/sit...
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"To get around these fundamental problems, the administration relies on the President making both factual and legal determinations by sheer fiat. In doing so, POTUS is giving himself a license to kill based on his own determinations and designations.”
theintercept.com/2025/10/02/v...
theintercept.com/2025/10/02/v...
Leaked Document Justifies Boat Strikes as “Non-International Armed Conflict”
“The Trump administration is saying that one person — the president — now decides if the United States is going to war.”
theintercept.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
"To get around these fundamental problems, the administration relies on the President making both factual and legal determinations by sheer fiat. In doing so, POTUS is giving himself a license to kill based on his own determinations and designations.”
theintercept.com/2025/10/02/v...
theintercept.com/2025/10/02/v...
Just today: been asked to provide ETA by airline as a condition of boarding with no simple way of proving that I do not need one. I fully expect to be denied boarding at some point.
October 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Just today: been asked to provide ETA by airline as a condition of boarding with no simple way of proving that I do not need one. I fully expect to be denied boarding at some point.