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Wali Kharal

The author is a final year law student at the University of London. He has previously published for MinuteMirror and The Friday Times. He may be reached at walikharal10@gmail.com.
The poster featuring the slayed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, military drones, and soldiers over a city in flames.
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The Return of Assassination: How Targeted Killing Became Routine Statecraft

From Soleimani to Khamenei, targeted killings are becoming a central tool of statecraft. This article examines their legality, strategic logic, and implications for international law.

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