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Graphic Novel Explores the History of Drone Warfare

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A picture taken on March 14, 2017 in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul shows a drone carrying two grenades flying in a test flight by Iraqi forces which aim to use it against Islamic State (IS) group fighters. (Photo: Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty Image)

Investigative journalist Pratap Chatterjee and editorial cartoonist Khalil Bendib present a history of drone warfare and mass surveillance in “VERAX,” a graphic novel. The first half of the book profiles famous whistleblowers like Julian Assange and Edward Snowden. In the second half, Chatterjee investigates the murky background of drone warfare and its ethical implications. We talk to both authors about their new book and unexpected approach.

Guests:
Khalil Bendib,
editorial cartoonist and graphic novelist; co-creator, “VERAX: The True History of Whistleblowers, Drone Warfare and Mass Surveillance”; co-host, “Voices of the Middle East”

Pratap Chatterjee, executive director, CorpWatch; co-author, “VERAX: The True History of Whistleblowers, Drone Warfare, and Mass Surveillance”

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