Drones

There are both benefits and risks to maintaining a U.S. military presence in Iraq.

Current reporting mechanisms are opaque and not user-friendly for civilians seeking to use them in conflict-prone areas.

The Sahel may be the next battleground in the "war on terror."

Relying on military force alone in Yemen, a longstanding front in the "forever war," will not promote US interests or regional stability.

As the "war on terror" enters a third decade, it is time to reevaluate the aims and utility of relying on military force around the globe.

Congress should take steps to end America’s war-based approach to counterterrorism policy.

US officials’ emphasis on minimization of civilian casualties in an operation against such a high value target deserves special attention.

Last month’s New York Times report that the American air wars in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan have been plagued by flawed intelligence, poor targeting, and thousands of civilian…

The US will need a comprehensive approach to strategic ties to uphold deterrence and sustain regional peace and security.

How framing civilian harm in U.S. military operations -- as a “tragic mistake” -- hides the systemic failure that requires institutional reform.

"There are certainly unique circumstances to the Kabul strike, but if we miss the bigger lessons, we only invite further tragedy. "

A deep analysis of the broader system in which the August 29 Kabul drone strike is situated, by top expert on civilian casualties and lead author of several Department of Defense…