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January 24, 2012

Do Drones Undermine Democracy?

Brookings Institution, Brookings Institution

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In democracies like ours, there have always been deep bonds between the public and its wars. Citizens have historically participated in decisions to take military action, through their elected representatives, helping to ensure broad support for wars and a willingness to share the costs, both human and economic, of enduring them.

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