Violence In The Age Of The War On Terror Summary

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The article “Violence in the age of the war on terror,” by George Packer mulls over the ethics of the American reaction on the provocation of terrorism. In the article, George Packer directly questions the extent of the American reaction during war- time. Additionally, on the account of a terrorist provocation, he questions the point of which America should react and how. George Packer also brings about the crisis of war in relation to the humanitarian aspects.
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