Dataset: US covert operations in Yemen peaked in May 2012 with an intense assault on al Qaeda.
Arab spring brings steep rise in US attacks in Yemen
Attacks now rain on Yemen as often as they do on Pakistan’s tribal regions.
Yemen: reported US covert actions 2001-2011
Dataset: A searchable record of US covert operations in Yemen from the start of the war on terror.
Somalia: reported US covert actions 2001-2013
Dataset: Bureau’s analysis of secretive western military intervention in Somalia since September 2001.
Somalia: a bullet-riddled history
Background and an explanation of the military players involved in this war-torn nation.
Obama 2012 Pakistan strikes
Dataset: Civilian casualties fell sharply as drones launched the fewest strikes of the Obama presidency.
‘Every brigade has its own drone’: An interview with Major General Jeff Buchanan
The Bureau speaks to the chief spokesperson for the US Forces in Iraq.
CIA drones quit one Pakistan site – but US keeps access to other airbases
US still has access to at least one airfield from which armed drones can operate.
‘We have to do better’: Protester speaks out
Author of Drone Wars UK explains why he campaigns against armed drones.
‘No place to hide’: Speaking up for armed drones
Interview with Major General Kenneth Israel, former US undersecretary of defense.
Ten years since first deadly drone strike, industry gathers in London
Bureau reports exclusively from drone conference, as industry marks ten years of armed drones.
Analysis: Who killed Anwar al-Awlaki – and why?
An examination of the politics and reasons behind the radical cleric’s killing.
Bureau Recommends: Is Pakistan supporting terrorists?
ProPublica examines US claims of links between Pakistan’s ISI and Haqqani network.
Promoting Journalism: Covert Drone War’ investigation covered internationally
Bureau’s drone investigation sparks international debate.
Attacking the messenger: how the CIA tried to undermine drone study
The US continues to deny civilian casualties, accusing a key source of working with the ISI.
Obama 2011 Pakistan strikes
Dataset: Various crises in US-Pakistani relations may have contributed to a decline in strikes in 2011.
Obama 2010 Pakistan strikes
Dataset: The largest number of CIA drone strikes hit Pakistan in the campaign so far.
Obama 2009 Pakistan strikes
Dataset: In 2009 Obama carried out as many drone strikes on Pakistan as Bush in five years.
The Bush Years: Pakistan strikes 2004 – 2009
Dataset: During President Bush’s time in office there were 52 drone strikes on Pakistan.
