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Tag: Drones

Drone attacks were sold to the American people as a way to limit U.S. involvement in Pakistan. In reality, U.S. empire has only continued to exert influence.

Madiha Tahir

From drone strikes to counterinsurgency efforts, the work of the late historian Nasser Hussain highlights the importance of understanding the mechanics of the War on Terror, not just its effects.

Atiya Husain

Counterterrorism largely ensnares people of color.

Atiya Husain

A Pakistani family demands acknowledgment of their grandmother's death.

Beenish Ahmed

The phenomenology of a drone strike.

Nasser Hussain

Ambassador Akbar Ahmed discusses the findings of his research into U.S. drone attacks in Pakistan and their effects on the region.

Wajahat Ali

The United States relies on drones to make up for its lack of coherent policy in the war on terrorism.

Jonathan Hafetz

President Obama’s speech on counterterrorism strategy fell short on substance.

Faiza Patel, Elizabeth Goitein
The President, Drones, and Just War Theory
David Luban

Our Failure to Regulate Drone Warfare

Richard Falk
Selling asymmetric war at the Unmanned Vehicle Systems trade show.
Joseph Nevins

Drones at home.

Joseph Nevins

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