Targeted killings

1. Legal framework

1.1. Controversies

1.1.1. Self-defence

1.1.2. Application + interpretation of the rules

1.2. Basis rules

1.2.1. 2 legal gates

1.2.2. Fundamental principles

1.2.2.1. legality

1.2.2.2. sovereignty

1.2.2.3. proportionnality

1.2.2.4. necessity

2. Definition

2.1. definition from Philip Alston

2.1.1. > intentional, premeditated and deliberate use of lethal force, by States

2.1.2. define military objective

2.2. context 2000's

2.2.1. terror attacks New-York 11/09/2001

2.2.2. war against terrorism

2.2.3. asymmetric wars

2.2.4. new technologies

3. States targeted killings policies

3.1. secret policies

3.2. legality

3.3. accountability mechanisms + illegal procedures

3.3.1. USA

3.3.2. Russia

3.3.3. Israel