What's Not to Like About Targeted Killings?
The author offers his opinion on targeted killings. He cites that the book "We Kill Because We Can: From Soldiering to Assassination in the Drone Age," by Laurie Calhoun, expresses belief that the reliance of the U.S. on armed drones stands as a novel and troubling turn in regard to armed conflict....
| Publicado en: | Brooklyn Rail pp. 45 - 47 |
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| Formato: | Opinion |
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Brooklyn Rail
Feb2016
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| Sumario: | The author offers his opinion on targeted killings. He cites that the book "We Kill Because We Can: From Soldiering to Assassination in the Drone Age," by Laurie Calhoun, expresses belief that the reliance of the U.S. on armed drones stands as a novel and troubling turn in regard to armed conflict. He discusses the use of drones in targeted killings by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Defense Department. He notes that reducing security risks should not be confused with defense. |
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