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Hypothetical Scenario:

Imagine that U.S. Special Forces had captured Osama bin Laden during their raid on his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. He is currently being held at Guantanamo Bay.

(1) What security risks would arise from his detention?

(2) In hindsight, was capturing and detaining bin Laden actually a better option than killing him upon discovery? Discuss.

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This solution discusses international justice and the United States using a hypothetical scenario involving the capture and detention of Osama bin Laden.

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(1) What security risks would arise from his detention?

Many security risks emerge from this scenario, including fanatics for bin Laden's cause attempting to increase attacks, prisoners within the facility attempting to become more ...

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