Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney, a key figure in George W. Bush’s administration, has been a prominent player in American politics, especially during the ‘war on terror’ era. Cheney, serving as Vice-President from 2001 to 2009, played a significant role in shaping US foreign policy, particularly in response to the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
During his tenure, Cheney advocated for a robust approach to combating terrorism, emphasizing military interventions, enhanced interrogation techniques, and the expansion of executive powers to safeguard national security. He was a vocal proponent of the controversial invasion of Iraq in 2003, asserting that the country possessed weapons of mass destruction, a claim that later proved to be unfounded.
Cheney’s critics have accused him of promoting aggressive and unilateral strategies that resulted in destabilizing the Middle East, leading to prolonged conflicts and loss of civilian lives. Detractors argue that his policies undermined civil liberties and tarnished America’s reputation internationally.
Despite facing criticism, Cheney maintains that the decisions made during his time in office were necessary to protect the United States from terrorist threats. He continues to defend the use of enhanced interrogation methods such as waterboarding, stating that they yielded valuable intelligence in the fight against terrorism.
As a polarizing figure, Cheney’s legacy remains a subject of debate, with supporters lauding his commitment to national security, while opponents condemn his tactics as morally questionable and counterproductive. His influence on US foreign policy and national security measures continues to be scrutinized and analyzed in the context of the ongoing fight against global terrorism.
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Model:
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1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Dick Cheney: Former US vice-president who helped lead ‘war on terror'”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.