Published April 16, 2009
President Obama released these four U.S. Department of Justice memos on April 16, 2009. The memos were written in 2002 and 2005, and are legal opinions that justify CIA interrogation methods used on detainees accused of terrorism. Obama declared the interrogation methods described in the memos as actions that should "never take place again".
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The Future of U.S. Special Operations Forces
Special operations play a critical role in how the United States confronts irregular threats, but to have long-term strategic impact, the author argues, numerous shortfalls must be addressed.
Reforming U.S. Drone Strike Policies
The author analyzes the potentially serious consequences, both at home and abroad, of a lightly overseen drone program and makes recommendations for improving its governance.
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Ed Husain argues that the killing of Anwar al-Awlaki has undermined core American values and principles.
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