Avril Haines And The Future Of America's Drone Wars
President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for national intelligence director Avril Haines speaks during a confirmation hearing before the Senate intelligence committee. (Joe Raedle/Pool via AP) Avril Haines, the director of National Intelligence, says the DNI must work in a way that is "ethical, is wise, is lawful and effective." What does her work supporting the Obama administration's drone program say about what she thinks is ethical and effective? Guests Rita Siemion, director of National Security Advocacy at Human Rights First. She teaches courses on targeted killing, covert action and the ...