It is important to recognize the differences between the war in Iraq and the war on terrorism. The treatment of those detained at Abu Ghraib is governed by the Geneva Conventions, which have been signed by both the U.S. and Iraq. John Yoo abuconventiondetain share on social
It is also worth asking whether the strict limitations of Geneva make sense in a war against terrorists. John Yoo genevalimitationmake Change image and share on social
We can guess that the unacceptable conduct of the soldiers at Abu Ghraib resulted in part from the dangerous state of affairs on the ground in a theater of war. John Yoo abuaffairconduct Change image and share on social
That is because the conflict with al Qaeda is not governed by the Geneva Conventions, which applies only to international conflicts between states that have signed them. John Yoo applyconflictconvention Change image and share on social
Under the Geneva Convention, for example, a POW is required only to provide name, rank, and serial number and cannot receive any benefits for cooperating. John Yoo benefitconventioncooperate Change image and share on social
In light of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal, critics are arguing that abuses of Iraqi prisoners are being produced by a climate of disregard for the laws of war. John Yoo abuabuseargue Change image and share on social
It urges policy makers and the Supreme Court to make the mistake of curing what could prove to be an isolated problem by disarming the government of its principal weapon to stop future terrorist attacks. John Yoo attackcourtcure share on social
Congress's definition of torture in those laws - the infliction of severe mental or physical pain - leaves room for interrogation methods that go beyond polite conversation. John Yoo congressconversationdefinition Change image and share on social
Without territory, it does not even have the resources to provide detention facilities for prisoners, even if it were interested in holding captured POWs. John Yoo capturedetentionfacility Change image and share on social
Al Qaeda operates by launching surprise attacks on civilian targets with the goal of massive casualties. Our only means for preventing future attacks, which could use WMDs, is by acquiring information that allows for pre-emptive action. John Yoo acquireactionattack share on social
