John Sifton | The Nation

John Sifton

John Sifton is the advocacy director for Asia at Human Rights Watch.

Articles

Obama Rejects Perpetual War, but Questions Remain About Targeted Killings (Barack Obama, US Wars and Military Action)

Until the president defines what “associated forces” are, the current formulation leaves open the possibility of unlimited, unending use of military force anywhere in the world.

John Sifton

A Brief History of Drones (Civilian Casualties, Covert Ops, US Wars and Military Action)

With the invention of drones, we crossed into a new frontier: killing that’s risk-free, remote, and detached from human cues.

John Sifton

GIs Against Torture

Low-ranking soldiers are taking the blame in the torture scandal while higher-ups get a pass.

John Sifton

GIs Against Torture (US Military)

Low-ranking soldiers are taking the blame in the torture scandal while higher-ups get a pass.

John Sifton

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