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The Question of Torture The line between interrogation and torture can be a fine one. How is torture defined, and is there ever a case to be made for it, say when national security is at stake? In a series of discussions, we examine how the U.S. government interrogates its prisoners, and the question of torture.
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The Question of Torture

Conversations on how the U.S. government interrogates its prisoners, and the question of torture.

Interrogator Questions Stressful Techniques

Former Army interrogator Tony Lagouranis talks with Steve Inskeep about the tactics he used on Iraqi detainees, such as isolating them for weeks at a time. Lagouranis says that, overall, very little intelligence was gained through stressful interrogation tactics.

Interrogator Questions Stressful Techniques

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The Drawbacks of Fighting Terrorism with Torture

In a desperate drive to catch suspected terrorists, the United States is using torture and other harsh interrogation techniques. But that can often lead to wild goose chases because of unreliable information generated under duress, the author of a new book says.

The Drawbacks of Fighting Terrorism with Torture

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Analysis

'Oath Betrayed' Questions Doctors' Roles in Torture

In the spring of 2004, when Americans were horrified by the pictures of abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, medical-ethics expert Steven Miles had just one question: Where were the doctors? Miles, himself a doctor, has written a book about how the medical profession failed to perform its role as protector.

'Oath Betrayed' Questions Doctors' Roles in Torture

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Opinion

Rules Should Govern Torture, Dershowitz Says

Torture is never acceptable, but it's a reality that should be covered by rules, Alan Dershowitz says. The lawyer and Harvard Law School professor says the president should be held responsible for acts of torture and be required to sign torture warrants.

Rules Should Govern Torture, Dershowitz Says

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