A defense bill approved in May by the House authorizes force directed against "Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and associated forces," but doesn't actually include any geographical limitations whatsoever. (Los Angeles Times ) A Closer Look At Drones -- L.A. Times editorial
The U.S. is expanding their use in targeted killings, but there are serious moral and legal questions.
Reports that the United States is establishing bases for drone aircraft in the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula are the latest example of a transformation in the war on terrorism that poses serious questions about overreach and accountability. According to the Washington Post, a "constellation" of bases would allow the targeting of Al Qaeda affiliates and other terrorists in Yemen and Somalia, new battlegrounds in the conflict with Islamic militants. Though some of the drones are supposed to be unarmed, the overall effort is designed for counter-terrorism, a term that encompasses both the gathering of intelligence and targeted killings. Bases ar [...]
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