Abstract
This article critically evaluates the American counterterrorism strategy of carrying out drone strikes in the tribal areas of Pakistan to inquire whether undertaking these actions could be described as a responsible policy. The analytical framework is introduced through the idea that, being a great power, the United States has a responsibility to act legally, legitimately and prudently. This framework is then applied to the current case study. The analysis concludes that it is not possible to classify the said policy as a responsible one.
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