Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson, a former U.S. diplomat and legal expert at the Brookings Institution, dives into the contentious term 'unlawful combatant'. He discusses its post-9/11 usage to justify indefinite detention and its recent application by the Trump administration against drug smugglers. Anderson explains the historical implications of the term, questioning its legal appropriateness for current military actions. He also highlights concerns about limited protections for individuals labeled this way and the potential for indefinite detention without fair trials.