Drone Technology and the Trump Doctrine
Trump is not breaking new ground in using greater lethal force than predecessors and ignoring international law, rather taking the direction towards a logical conclusion.
The Precision of Drones: Problems with the New Data and New Claims
Though startling assertions are now presented on the imprecision of drones, one must look carefully at the data to understand what conclusions can be drawn.
Like Drone Strikes, ‘Eye in the Sky’ Is Much Less Accurate than Claimed
Eye in the Sky fails to explore the real utilitarian calculations, and ethical concerns, of the US Coalition drone programme.
Four Things I Don’t like about the Advance Discussion of Eye in the Sky
Does the movie ‘Eye in the Sky’ really provide insight into targeted killing? Here are four reasons why we ought to be suspicious.
Killing by Remote Control: Western Countries Relying on Technology in the Military
The growing reliance on drones highlights the Western requirement for precision, accountability, and a reduction in collateral damage
Interview – Emmanuel R. Goffi
Emmaneul Goffi discusses the impact drones are having on modern warfare, the centrality of a constructivist perspective to his work, and the myth of ‘supreme sacrifice’.
Drones for Europe – Revisited
If drones represent the future of warfare, by deciding to quit the race, Europe runs the risk of forcing itself into strategic and technological irrelevance.
Are Drones the Answer? The EU and Contemporary Security Challenges
While the immediate attractions of drones are fairly obvious in the military setting, the EU needs to consider the consequences of this type of technology use.
War from a Distance: The Ethics of Killer Robots
Using robots for targeted killing raises the question if this practice counts as “war”. Deciding about killer robots means deciding about the future of war and killing.
Drone Opposition in Pakistan and the Issues of Post-colonial Identity
The assessments of, and attitudes towards, the efficacy of the drone campaign are shaped by Pakistan’s postcolonial identity.
