Bowden, Mark,

The Dark Art of Interrogation. Mark Bowden. - Atlantic Monthly, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 301, Human Relations, 1522-3248; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: The Dark Art of Interrogation, Oct. 2003; pp. 51+.

"Men like Sheikh Mohammed who have been taken alive in this war are classic candidates for the most cunning practices of this dark art. Intellectual, sophisticated, deeply religious, and well trained, they present a perfect challenge for the interrogator. Getting at the information they possess could allow us to thwart major attacks, unravel their organization, and save thousands of lives. They and their situation pose one of the strongest arguments in modern times for the use of torture." (ATLANTIC MONTHLY) The author discusses the fine line between torture and coercion and debates their usefulness and relevancy in America's war against terrorism.

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Control (Psychology)
Duress (Law)
Human rights
Military intelligence
Prisoners--Treatment
Questioning
Terrorists
Torture
War on Terrorism (2001- )

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