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The Powers and Pitfalls of Drone Warfare

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Posted: November 13th, 2016

The use of drone strikes to eliminate terrorists around the globe has become a defining pillar of the United States’ post-9/11 counterterrorism strategy. And although the subject of targeted killing remains controversial from both a legal and human rights standpoint, the deployment of drones in counterterrorism operations abroad has undoubtedly enhanced American security.

“The increase in Predator (drone) shots is a tactic that definitely kept us safer, as an enemy always playing defense cannot effectively recruit, train, plan, rehearse, and launch attacks against the West,” writes Cipher Brief expert and former CIA Chief of Station Kevin Hulbert.

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