Targeted killing of terrorist leaders was controversial when President Bush adopted the practice in the aftermath of September 11. With almost no public discussion, President Obama has expanded the practice, using unmanned drones. It's a cheap way to get rid of terrorist leaders, but mistakes and civilian casualties can be costly in more ways than one. We look at how the policy has developed and how it could change the role of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Targeted Killings, Drones and the Role of the CIA
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Guests:
- Greg Miller - Washington Post - @gregpmiller
- Naureen Shah - Amnesty International - @naureenshah
- Max Boot - columnist who covers national security for the Washington Post - @MaxBoot