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War by Other Means: An Insider's Account of the War on Terror

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English
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Non-Fiction

The key legal architect of the Bush administration’s response to 9/11 delivers a fascinating insider account of the war on terror.

While America reeled from the cataclysmic events of September 11, 2001, John Yoo and a skeletal staff of the Office of Legal Counsel found themselves on the phone with the White House. In a series of memos, Yoo offered his legal opinions on the president’s authority to respond, and in the process had an almost unmatched impact on America’s fight against terrorism. His analysis led to many of the Bush administration’s most controversial policies, including detention at Guantanamo Bay, coercive interrogation, and military trials for terrorists, preemptive attacks, and the National Security Agency’s wiretapping program. In fascinating detail, Yoo takes us inside the corridors of power and examines specific cases, from John Walker Lindh and Jose Padilla to an American al-Qaeda leader assassinated by a CIA pilotless drone in the deserts of Yemen.

“At its core, War by Other Means offers spirited, detailed and often enlightening accounts of the decision-making process behind the key 2001-03 legal decisions. ” —The Washington Post

“Unambiguous and combative, Yoo’s philosophy is sure to spark further debate. ” —Publishers Weekly

© 2007 Atlantic Monthly Press (Ebook): 9781555847630

Release date

Ebook: 1 December 2007

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