In a 2015 statement, Carter defined American superpower status not just by military might, but by championing peace, human rights, environmental protection, and global generosity, noting the nation’s relatively infrequent periods of peace. He further criticized the 2004 Iraq War, calling it a conflict predicated on falsehoods originating from both the U.S. and British governments. These views highlight Carter’s consistent emphasis on ethical foreign policy and a reassessment of American global power.
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A federal jury has awarded $42 million to three Iraqi men who were tortured at Abu Ghraib prison, holding CACI Premier Technology Inc. accountable for its role in the abuse. The plaintiffs, who endured humiliation, beatings, and psychological torture, alleged that CACI, hired to provide interrogation services at the facility, breached international law by deploying guards who inflicted the abuse. This landmark ruling, the first time survivors of the US government’s “post-9/11 torture regime” testified in court, represents a significant victory for the plaintiffs and serves as a warning to companies that participate in such practices.
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John Q. Hosedrinker