A new inquiry has just been launched into the state of North Carolina’s alleged role in the CIA’s torture and rendition of captives after 9/11. I covered the launch of the inquiry for The Independent, here.
Published Work
Bullying Pakistan Won’t Work
There have been repeated calls in the American media recently for Trump to get tough with Pakistan. In my latest piece at Prospect Magazine, I consider the problems with this approach. Read the article here.
The Crucially Important Country that Trump isn’t Talking About
Read my latest article at Prospect Magazine, looking at Pakistan and Trump’s policy options for a critically important country.
Why Torture is Counter-Productive
Read my latest piece at Prospect Magazine, which looks at the various ways torture harms cooperation on counterterrorism.
Piece on Trump & Rendition
I have a new piece up at The Independent considering the likely continuation of rendition under Trump. Read it here.
Op-ed on Russian Hacking
Here is my latest article at Prospect Magazine, which assesses claims by the US intelligence community that Russia hacked the American election to help Donald Trump.
New piece: Trump, Nixon and the CIA
I have a new essay up at Prospect Magazine looking at the similarities between Donald Trump and former president Richard Nixon, especially with regard to the intelligence community. Read it here.
Op-ed: Will Trump Repeal the Iran Deal?
I have a new piece up at Al Jazeera considering the likelihood that Trump will revoke President Obama’s 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. Read it here.
Will Trump Face Resistance?
Read my new piece at Prospect Magazine arguing that US officials have often resisted excessive national security policies in the past, and will likely do so again if Trump tries to implement some of his campaign promises.
Afghan War Ignored in US Election
Read my latest piece at Al Jazeera on the US’ war in Afghanistan and how it has been almost totally ignored in the 2016 presidential election.
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