Psychological warfare
It’s not too often that psychologists makes headlines in the war on terror, but the American Psychological Association better think up a press strategy of its own – and soon. As Salon.com reports, the 150,000-strong professional organization will likely face a noisy internal revolt next month at its annual meeting in New Orleans, where outraged members ...
It's not too often that psychologists makes headlines in the war on terror, but the American Psychological Association better think up a press strategy of its own - and soon. As Salon.com reports, the 150,000-strong professional organization will likely face a noisy internal revolt next month at its annual meeting in New Orleans, where outraged members of the organization plan to make a clamor over APA guidelines that condone members' participation in Guantanamo-style interrogations of terror suspects.
The controversy over the year-old guidelines is certain to grow with the revelation that six of the 10 psychologists who drafted the guidelines apparently have ties to the military. Some APA members are crying foul, claiming that the drafters' military positions led them to compromise their commitments as psychologists, whose job it is to heal people, not help inflict trauma. It's sure to be an interesting fight.
The controversy over the year-old guidelines is certain to grow with the revelation that six of the 10 psychologists who drafted the guidelines apparently have ties to the military. Some APA members are crying foul, claiming that the drafters’ military positions led them to compromise their commitments as psychologists, whose job it is to heal people, not help inflict trauma. It’s sure to be an interesting fight.
More from Foreign Policy
Lessons for the Next War
Twelve experts weigh in on how to prevent, deter, and—if necessary—fight the next conflict.
It’s High Time to Prepare for Russia’s Collapse
Not planning for the possibility of disintegration betrays a dangerous lack of imagination.
Turkey Is Sending Cold War-Era Cluster Bombs to Ukraine
The artillery-fired cluster munitions could be lethal to Russian troops—and Ukrainian civilians.
Congrats, You’re a Member of Congress. Now Listen Up.
Some brief foreign-policy advice for the newest members of the U.S. legislature.
Sign up for Morning Brief
Foreign Policy’s flagship daily newsletter with what’s coming up around the world today. Delivered weekdays.
By submitting your email, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and to receive email correspondence from us. You may opt out at any time.
