Truman National Security Project

Most people know that the U.S. military has removed its forces from Iraq and is winding down its presence in Afghanistan. Yet U.S. troops are stationed across the world — and sometimes, in places that are a bit off the beaten path. With the 10th anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom (the War in Iraq) approaching, [...]

The Washington Post WorldViews blog featured a “drone Valentine” from Truman staffer David Solimini. What if unmanned arial vehicles could feel love? What if U.S. counterterrorism officials let their work blur into their personal lives? What if a bunch of national security nerds spent the day goofing off on Twitter? Read the piece here.

Guidance for Communicators & Elected Officials Contact: David Solimini, Vice President for Strategic Communications Discussions of targeted killing policy are usually sidetracked by a focus on drones. We need new and transparent rules for the 21st century to ensure targeted killing happens in a legal and ethical way. Congress needs more access and oversight. And [...]

The Wall Street Journal liveblogged the State of the Union and referenced a drone policy release by Truman. 10:26 pm by Julian E. Barnes The Truman National Security Project, a center-left think tank, hailed Obama’s promise to outline a legal framework for its counter-terrorism policies. David Solimini, a vice president for the Truman National Security Project, said [...]

At least since Pope Innocent II banned the use of crossbows against Christians in 1139, new military technologies have always created strategic and ethical dilemmas. And armed drones — the weapons of choice for today’s battlefield without boundaries — are no exception. Do drone strikes provide a compelling option when battling terrorist networks, or does [...]