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Daniel Klaidman on the Mind of a Drone Strike Operator

Modern Warfare

As the U.S. takes out another high-value al Qaeda target, the debate over Obama’s 'kill lists' continues. Daniel Klaidman offers a rare glimpse into what it feels like to pull the trigger.  

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