Allegra Harpootlian

Allegra Harpootlian is a media associate at ReThink Media, where she works with leading experts and organizations at the intersection of national security, politics, and the media. She principally focuses on US drone policies and related use-of-force issues. She is also a political partner with the Truman National Security Project. Find her on Twitter @ally_harp.

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How the Presidency Seized Control of Drone Strikes How the Presidency Seized Control of Drone Strikes

Under Trump, the use of drone warfare—which grew dramatically under Obama—guarantees countless more will needlessly die in America’s wars.

Jan 14, 2020 / Allegra Harpootlian

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I Write About Endless Wars and I Keep Crying at Work I Write About Endless Wars and I Keep Crying at Work

They’re removed from immediate violence, but the media and public relations employees whose jobs require Google alerts for “drone strikes” are reporting PTSD, depression, and burno...

Oct 30, 2019 / Allegra Harpootlian

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The New Anti-War Movement The New Anti-War Movement

A younger generation skeptical of the US military is moving beyond street protests and into the halls of power.

Jun 25, 2019 / Allegra Harpootlian

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The New Face of American War Is a Robot The New Face of American War Is a Robot

Artificial intelligence makes it easier for us to think of war in the abstract—and makes it harder to stop fighting. 

Apr 29, 2019 / Allegra Harpootlian and Emily Manna

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Gun-Control Activists Should Also Take on America’s Drone Wars Gun-Control Activists Should Also Take on America’s Drone Wars

Through its endless wars, Washington has been the true school shooter on this planet, terrorizing the global classroom with a remarkable lack of consequences. 

Mar 12, 2019 / Allegra Harpootlian

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