My latest, in today’s Mail on Sunday, takes an exclusive look at a new memoir about Guantanamo and torture by Mark Fallon, who oversaw interrogations there after 9/11.
Torture
Is Trump Changing Course on Guantanamo?
Read my latest, looking at a possible shift in Trump’s plans for Guantanamo. On the campaign trail he promised to send new captives there, but recent developments and other factors suggest this may not be the case.
Afghanistan’s Torture Crisis
Read my latest article at Prospect Magazine on the alarming increase of torture in Afghanistan.
New Inquiry into CIA Torture Program
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.
Update on Trump & Torture
Read my latest looking at the current state of play vis-a-vis torture in the US.
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.
Trump Nominees Say ‘No’ To Torture – But Questions Remain
In my new piece I consider the implications for interrogation policy of the week’s Trump nominee confirmation hearings (including for CIA Director):
“Those of us who have been sceptical that Trump would try to resuscitate the CIA interrogation program were vindicated by last week’s confirmation hearings. One after another, Trump’s nominees condemned waterboarding and insisted they would not use torture…”
Read the whole piece 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.
Radio Interview on Torture
I was invited recently to appear on the Scott Horton Show for a discussion of my latest Newsweek magazine feature on science and torture. The interview can be accessed here.
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