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The Drone Memos: Targeted Killing, Secrecy, and the Law,Used
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A trenchant summation and analysis of the legal rationales behind the US drone policy of targeted killing of suspected terrorists, including US citizens (Publishers Weekly, starred review).In the long response to 9/11, the US government initiated a deeply controversial policy of targeted killingthe extrajudicial execution of suspected terrorists and militants, typically via drones. A remarkable effort was made to legitimize this practice; one that most human rights experts agree is illegal and that the United States has historically condemned.In The Drone Memos, civil rights lawyer Jameel Jaffer presents and assesses the legal memos and policy documents that enabled the Obama administration to put this program into action. In a lucid and provocative introduction, Jaffer, who led the ACLU legal team that secured the release of many of the documents, evaluates the drone memos in light of domestic and international law. He connects the documents legal abstractions to the realworld violence they allow, and makes the case that we are trading core principles of democracy and human rights for the illusion of security.A careful study of a secretive counterterrorism infrastructure capable of sustaining endless, orderless war, this book is profoundly necessary. Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Drone Memos'? A: 'The Drone Memos' discusses the legal rationales behind the U.S. drone policy of targeted killing, particularly focusing on the extrajudicial execution of suspected terrorists.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Drone Memos'? A: The book is authored by Jameel Jaffer, a civil rights lawyer who led the ACLU legal team that worked on releasing the documents related to drone policies.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Drone Memos'? A: 'The Drone Memos' was published on November 15, 2016.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Drone Memos' have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Drone Memos'? A: 'The Drone Memos' contains 224 pages.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in 'The Drone Memos'? A: Key themes include legality, human rights, democracy, and the implications of targeted killing practices in the context of U.S. counterterrorism efforts.
- Q: Is 'The Drone Memos' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides a thorough analysis of legal documents and policy discussions, making it suitable for academic study in law, history, and political science.
- Q: What critical perspectives does Jameel Jaffer provide in the book? A: Jaffer critiques the legality of drone strikes and argues that they compromise core democratic principles and human rights for perceived security.
- Q: Are there any reviews available for 'The Drone Memos'? A: Yes, 'The Drone Memos' has received positive reviews, including a starred review from Publishers Weekly, highlighting its insightful analysis.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'The Drone Memos'? A: The title refers to the legal memos and policy documents that underpin the U.S. government's drone program, which Jaffer examines critically throughout the book.