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Bureaucratic Assassination — How do U.S. Targeted Killings Work?

Posted on October 3, 2013 by

INTRODUCTION Since the First World War and the birth of airpower, both military and civilian personnel have worked together to compile target lists for bombing. New and evolving technology has reduced the “blast radius” of the munitions dropped to such … Continue reading →

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An act of self-defense? More on the legality of drone strikes in Pakistan

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

The legality of drone strikes in Pakistan – an act of self defense?  A state’s right to use force is set out in the United Nations Charter, the rules of customary international law, and in general principles of international law … Continue reading →

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