JOURNAL ARTICLE

The president's kill list: assassination and US foreign policy since 1945.

  • Published In: International Affairs, 2025, v. 101, n. 2. P. 752 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ryan, Maria 3 of 3

Abstract

Luca Trenta's book delves into the history of assassination in US foreign policy since 1945, revealing a pattern of carefully preserved legal and logistical capacity for such actions. Despite a 1976 executive order banning assassinations, loopholes and ambiguous language allowed officials to continue these practices. Trenta argues that subsequent presidents eroded the ban through legal reviews, blurring the lines between peace and war. The book provides a nuanced and empirically rich analysis of a controversial topic, shedding light on the complexities of US foreign policy. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Affairs. 2025/03, Vol. 101, Issue 2, p752
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0020-5850
  • DOI:10.1093/ia/iiaf044
  • Accession Number:184297280
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