Administration Quote by Medea Benjamin
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“There were between 46 and 52 drone strikes under the [George W.] Bush administration. And now there are over 400 - that's not counting Afghanistan. So this has been tremendously increased under the [Barack] Obama administration.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on US Military Policy, 2020
Drone strike numbers rose dramatically under Obama compared to Bush, indicating a shift toward more frequent remote warfare.
In simple terms: Drone use increased under Obama.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical implications of remote warfare.
Themes
military ethics
technology
policy
human rights
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- defense strategy
- humanitarian law
- public discourse
Key Concepts
remote warfare
policy analysis
civil liberties
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the rise in drone strikes?
- How can accountability be ensured?
A Different Perspective
Data may be contested; definitions vary.
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