Detainee Torture by U.S. Soldiers in the War on Terror

September 20, 2010

None of Us Were Like This Before (September 13, 2010)

Joshua E.S. Phillips’ new book None of Us Were Like This Before is based on the author’s firsthand reports from the Middle East and Afghanistan and years of interviewing soldiers. It presents a compelling account of how soldiers turned to detainee abuse and torture in the early years of the “war on terror,” and the devastating psychological impacts that have followed them upon their return to the United States.

At a recent event, a panel of experts discussed the book. Listen above.

National Security and Human Rights

Rebuilding and Resilience: 20 Years Since 9/11

A woman standing at the September 11 memorial

On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Open Society shares reflections from partners on the road traveled since—and the hard work still ahead.

September 10, 2021 | Laleh Ispahani

Voices

No State Accountability for North Carolina Contractor Who Helped CIA Torture

While far too much of the CIA’s activities during the presidency of George W. Bush remains hidden from the public, a new report helps to fill the gap by taking a closer look at North Carolina’s involvement.

December 13, 2018 | Catherine Read

Event Recap

The History of American Islamophobia, from the 19th Century to the Trump Era

Khaled A. Beydoun’s new book charts Islamophobia in the United States and the ways anti-Muslim rhetoric is rooted in the country’s legal system.

October 31, 2018

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