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In Humane, Samuel Moyn presents a critical examination of how the United States shifted from seeking peace to perfecting the art of warfare through the lens of humanitarian concerns. Rather than reducing violence, American policymakers embraced tactics they deemed ‘humane’—from drone strikes to targeted killing programs—while abandoning diplomatic solutions.
Moyn traces this transformation across decades of foreign policy decisions, exposing the dangerous paradox at the heart of modern American military strategy. By framing wars as humanitarian interventions and adopting allegedly ‘civilized’ warfare techniques, the U.S. rationalized endless military engagement.
This meticulously researched history challenges readers to reconsider what ‘humane’ warfare truly means and calls into question whether technological precision and moral rhetoric can justify perpetual military action. Essential reading for those seeking to understand contemporary American foreign policy.
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