Newest Snowden Leak Details CIA's PR Strategy For The Drone War
The latest in the Snowden leak saga comes from the Washington Post about the NSA spying on Al Qaeda and the CIA's use of drones.
In it, there's a portion tucked at the end which shows the battle of branding of drone tech and operations.
From Washington Post:
Analysts also questioned whether they were losing the rhetorical battle in the media, the courts and even among “citizens with legitimate social agendas.” One 2010 report predicted that drone operations “could be brought under increased scrutiny, perceived to be illegitimate, openly resisted or undermined.”
In response, intelligence agencies floated their own ideas to influence public perceptions.
“Strikes connote a first attack, which leaves the victim unable to respond. Other phrases employed to evoke an emotional response include ‘Kill List,’ ‘Hit Squads,’ ‘Robot Warfare,’ or ‘Aerial Assassins.’ ”
Instead, the report advised referring to “lethal UAV operations.” It also suggested “elevating the conversation” to more-abstract issues, such as the “Inherent Right of Self-Defense” and “Pre-emptive and Preventive Military Action.”
Read more:
http://www.businessinsider.com/leaks-detail-cia-drone-messaging-battle-2013-9
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