Ben Saul

Join Venezuelan journalist Tony Frangie Mawad, who shares firsthand accounts from Caracas about the mixed public reactions to Nicolás Maduro's dramatic capture. He details the complex emotions of hope and fear among residents facing uncertainty. Legal expert Professor Ben Saul discusses the implications of the US military operation, arguing it violates international law. He warns of the dangers of setting precedents that could undermine global order, drawing parallels with past interventions driven by resource interests.

Ben Saul, professor of international law and UN Special Rapporteur on counterterrorism and human rights, discusses the legality of recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran. He explores why the attacks may amount to the crime of aggression. He examines Australia’s response, limits of self‑defence, Iran’s legal options, risks to the global rule of law, and potential paths for accountability and diplomatic pressure.