Tess Bridgman

Tess Bridgman, co-editor of Just Security and former deputy legal adviser to the National Security Council, joins William LeoGrande, a government professor specializing in U.S.-Latin America relations. They dive into the recent U.S. seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers, debating its legality and historical precedents. Bridgman discusses the implications of U.S. sanctions and the complexities of maritime law, while LeoGrande raises concerns about regional escalation and the political motives behind regime change efforts. Their conversation highlights serious legal and ethical questions surrounding U.S. actions.