Research at CISAC

Torture convention

Research topic

Publications

Controversy Dims as Public Opinion Shifts
Amy Zegart
The New York Times (2013)
Torture Creep
Amy Zegart
Foreign Policy (2012)
Torture Memos and Accountability
Allen S. Weiner
American Society of International Law "Insight" (2009)
Reforming Intelligence: Obstacles to Democratic Control and Effectiveness
Thomas C. Bruneau, Steven C. Boraz
University of Texas Press, Austin (2007)
Torturer's Dilemma: The Math on Fire with Fire, The
Jonathan Farley
San Francisco Chronicle (2006)

Fear Factor: Understanding the Origins and Consequences of Beliefs about National Security and the Threats We Face
February 25, 2010 Research Seminar
Kelly M. Greenhill, Lynn Eden
Audio transcript available

Zegart: Brennan as CIA director reflects increasing public tolerance for torture
The New York Times on January 7, 2013
Zegart: Americans' support for harsh counterterrorism methods increasing
Foreign Policy on September 25, 2012
Obama swiftly lays Bush era to rest
in the news: San Francisco Chronicle on January 25, 2009
Obama's choice of Panetta to lead CIA suggests shake-up is coming
in the news: Miami Herald on January 5, 2009
Obama puts Panetta in unfamiliar waters
in the news: ConnectMidMichigan/Politico on January 6, 2009
The torturer's dilemma: The math on fire with fire
Jonathan Farley
San Francisco Chronicle on January 8, 2006