Tag: drone strikes
Real History: After 9/11, the “War on Terror” Was a War...
Norman Solomon traces a war on terror that has killed far more bystanders than intended targets, from Predator strikes in Pakistan to 2,000 pound bombs in Gaza.
The banality of Haspel
It would be hard to find someone with more experience to run the CIA. And that’s why she’s a terrible choice.
Get the data: A list of U.S. air and drone strikes,...
US drones and jets have been bombing Afghanistan since late 2001 and the airstrikes look set to continue into the Trump administration.
US Finally Admits It Has No Idea Who It Is Assassinating...
Even though President Obama gave assurance to drone strikes, the U.S. just recently admitted to not knowing who it was targeting in its recent attack that resulted in an American casualty. Does this war crime characterize the U.S. drone program?
Who Counts?
Tom Engelhardt explores body counts, drones and “collateral damage” in the twenty-first-century world of drone warfare. But one question reigns supreme: Who counts?
Eight Americans Killed by CIA Drone Strikes
A U.S. drone strike recently executed eight U.S. citizens without due process. With more than 3,852 casualties in Pakistan, Somalia and Yemen, why does the Obama administration continue to allow the CIA to operate signature strikes with impunity?
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The dark side of ecotourism: When green travel exploits people and the planet
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