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Iran could make or break the US war in Afghanistan

Iran could make or break the US war in Afghanistan

Middle East Eye — The Trump administration is currently reviewing US policy in Afghanistan where America has been at war for the last 16 years and still retains over 8,000 troops. Some in the White House reportedly favour a small military surge combined with aggressive action against Afghanistan's neighbour, Pakistan, which allegedly harbours Taliban militants and supports the anti-government insurgency.

Afghanistan has a torture crisis-Trump must move to confront it | Prospect Magazine

Afghanistan has a torture crisis-Trump must move to confront it | Prospect Magazine

Prospect Magazine —

Should we be scared of Trump's drone reforms?

Should we be scared of Trump's drone reforms?

Al Jazeera —

A major new inquiry has just been opened in the US into CIA torture

A major new inquiry has just been opened in the US into CIA torture

Independent Digital News & Media — A major new inquiry has just been launched into the role of the US state of North Carolina in the CIA's torture and rendition of terrorism suspects after 9/11. The CIA apparently used an aviation contractor based in North Carolina to fly kidnapped captives to secret prisons around the world, where they were brutally tortured.

The science is clear: Torture doesn't work

The science is clear: Torture doesn't work

Newsweek —

America is about to go backwards on torture under Trump

America is about to go backwards on torture under Trump

Independent Digital News & Media —

Bullying Pakistan won't work | Prospect Magazine

Bullying Pakistan won't work | Prospect Magazine

Prospect Magazine —

Is mass surveillance necessary? | Prospect Magazine

Is mass surveillance necessary? | Prospect Magazine

Prospect Magazine —

What will Trump do with the Iran nuclear deal?

What will Trump do with the Iran nuclear deal?

Al Jazeera —

US elections: Why no mention of Afghan war?

US elections: Why no mention of Afghan war?

Al Jazeera —

Beyond Torture: The New Science of Interrogating Terrorists

Beyond Torture: The New Science of Interrogating Terrorists

Newsweek —

The Bush Administration Whistleblower Who Says the US Has Not Closed the Door on Torture | VICE N...

The Bush Administration Whistleblower Who Says the US Has Not Closed the Door on Torture | VICE N...

Vice —