A secret US military order allows the US to attack countries where the US is not officially using military force: Pakistan, Syria, Somalia, and others. Since 2004, the US has attacked at least twelve times that were not previously reported in the press.
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Why is this important? Use of military force has serious consequences, especially when the US attacks targets inside another country without permission from that country. Recent attacks in Syria and Pakistan have caused demonstration against the US.
Who is involved? Former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld signed the order, but the CIA, State Department, and Defense Department all use it.
Where is this happening? The authorization is from Washington, DC, but the attacks are world wide.
What can you do? Use non-violent conflict resolution. Promote transparency in government and freedom of the press. Engage in cultural exchanges.
