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All items tagged tortureOpen Think Tank ArticlesApril 5, 2012 | The Forgotten Victims of Bio-Chemical WarfareVeronika Valdova: According to a 2002 symposium, the number of Global Must Read ArticlesNovember 21, 2011 | Who Gets Protection in Occupy-ed America?The heavy-handed police tactics used to break up Occupy protests raises questions about their role in a democratic society. ++ The apparent absence of empathy shown by officers has shocked Americans. ++ The defense of the use of pepper spray uses language “eerily reminiscent” of Bush-era torture justifications. ++ Even if such actions are to-the-letter legal, hard questions need to be ... MoreApril 22, 2009 | Human Rights Abuses Must Be RepudiatedThe debate about water boarding misses a fundamental point: human rights abuses have no place in a democracy, whether they occur once or 183 times.++ Torture is a systematic attempt to break people.++ Amnesty for perpetrators is unacceptable in a democracy.++ If Obama yields to CIA pressure, he will lose the trust of the international community.++ As a bare minimum, Obama should use the ... MoreApril 17, 2009 | Call for Commission into US Torture DecisionForgiving agents who may have used torture techniques against detainees accused of terrorism was a wise move by President Obama. ++ The Administration yesterday said such acts could never again be condoned by the US. ++ A 9/11 style commission should be created to investigate who in the Bush Administration was responsible for the decision to use torture. ++ It has become clear that common sense ... MoreMarch 18, 2009 | Investigation Needed into New Torture ClaimsFurther allegations have been made to the International Red Cross concerning alleged torture of prisoners held in secret CIA prisons. ++The judgement of the Red Cross is very important as its status as a monitor of prisons around the world is based on “professionalism and impartiality.” ++ It March 5, 2009 | Americans Deserve "Truth and Accountability"This week has been shocking for the US. ++ First, the CIA revealed that it had destroyed 92 tapes of interrogation and thus, possible torture evidence, reminding Americans of the Bush abuses. ++ Second, the release of legal documents from the Justice Department reminded them that their new President will restore transparency. ++ The proposal to hold a “bipartisan inquiry” to ... MoreJanuary 29, 2009 | Don't Forget the Torture DebateThe US President’s focus on the economy — although sensible — may compromise the opportunity to examine and condemn the use of torture. ++ Obama should create a non-partisan committee responsible for investigating torture cases under President Bush, attempt to balance the quest for security with individual rights and create consensus on the implications of such acts. ++ Finally, the US ... MoreNovember 12, 2008 | Regardless of Snags, Obama Must Close GuantanamoUpon taking office, Obama must immediately close the infamous Guantanamo Bay prison that so dreadfully taints the reputation of the US. ++ Bush’s criticism of the prison might have been truthful, but its closure would create several practical problems that he is not willing to face. ++ For example, the release of 50 cleared suspects who face persecution in their home countries. ++ European ... MoreJune 26, 2008 | The Troubling Role of Europe in RenditionEuropean States have been quick to criticize America’s practices but have themselves played a role in many renditions and secret detentions. ++ European airports and airspace have repeatedly been used by CIA flights headed for rendition curcuits. ++ In addition, several secret detention centers are located throughout Europe. ++ EU governments have been in denial of their involvement for too long. ... MoreMay 13, 2007 | Dr. Matthew Levitt, Director of The Washington Institute's Stein Program on Terrorism, Intelligence, and PolicyDr. Matthew Levitt is a senior fellow at The Washington Institute and founding director of their Terrorism Research Program (now renamed as above), established in the wake of the September 11 attacks. The Institute seeks to inject dispassionate, research-driven analysis—supported by fact and expertise—into the making of US Middle East policy. After a two-year tenure at the US ... More |
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