Democracy’s Blameless Leaders: From Dresden to Abu Ghraib, How Leaders Evade Accountability for Abuse, Atrocity, and Killing

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Democracy’s Blameless Leaders This page intentionally left blank Democracy’s Blameless Leaders From Dresden to Abu Ghraib, How Leaders Evade Accountability for Abuse, Atrocity, and Killing Neil James Mitchell a NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS New York and London NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS New York and London www.nyupress.org© 2012 by New York University All rights reserved References to Internet websites (URLs) were accurate at the time of writing. Neither the author nor New York University Press is responsible for URLs that may have expired or changed since the manuscript was prepared. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Mitchell, Neil J. (Neil James), 1953– Democracy’s blameless leaders : from Dresden to Abu Ghraib, how leaders evade accountability for abuse, atrocity, and killing / Neil James Mitchell. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978–0–8147–6144–1 (cloth : alk. paper) ISBN 978–0–8147–6337–7 (ebook) ISBN 978–0–8147–6338–4 (ebook) 1. Political leadership—Moral and ethical aspects—Case studies. 2. Democracy—Moral and ethical aspects—Case studies. 3. Civilians in war—Crimes against—Case studies. 4. Criminal liability (International law)—Case studies. 5. Atrocities—Case studies. 6. Government accountability—Case studies. I. Title. JC330.3.M57 2012 303.3'4—dc23 2011040796 New York University Press books are printed on acid-free paper, and their binding materials are chosen for strength and durability. We strive to use environmentally responsible suppliers and materials to the greatest extent possible in publishing our books. Manufactured in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 For Colin and Kate This page intentionally left blank ...