New report: Post-9/11 US airstrikes killed upwards of 48,000 civilians
The findings come as a separate study estimates the US has so far spent $8 trillion.
Ben Armbruster is the managing editor of Responsible Statecraft. He has more than a decade of experience working at the intersection of politics, foreign policy, and media. Ben previously held senior editorial and management positions at Media Matters, ThinkProgress, ReThink Media, and Win Without War. His work has been published in the Guardian, Salon, LobeLog, the Globe Post, and other outlets. He holds a bachelor of arts in history from Ohio University and a master of arts in international relations from King’s College London.
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