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Targeted Killing, Pro And Con: What To Make Of U.S. Drone Strikes In Pakistan -- Joshua Foust, The Atlantic
A new report excoriates the United States' unmanned aerial strikes against terrorists in South Asia. But are there better alternatives?
A new report, "Living Under Drones," jointly authored by Stanford University and New York University -- and reviewed yesterday by Conor Friedersdorf here at The Atlantic -- is harshly critical of the drone campaign in Pakistan. The report argues that the U.S. narrative of drone strikes -- precise, accurate, and limited -- is false. Citing 130 interviews and a review of media reports, the authors argue that the civilian toll from drone strikes is far higher than acknowledged, that many problems with the drone campaign go unreported, and that more government transparency is essential to gaining a better understanding of the campaign and its consequences.
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WNU Editor: The "Living Under Drones" report is here.
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