The Drone Debate

Author : Avery Plaw,Matthew S. Fricker,Carlos Colon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442230606

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The Drone Debate by Avery Plaw,Matthew S. Fricker,Carlos Colon Pdf

The Drone Debate offers a thorough investigation of the where, why, how, and when of the U.S.’s use of UAVs. Beginning with a historical overview of the use of drones in warfare, it then addresses whether targeted killing operations are strategically wise, whether they are permissible under international law, and the related ethical issues. It also looks at the political factors behind the use of drones, including domestic and global attitudes toward their use and potential issues of proliferation and escalation. Finally, the use of drones by other countries, such as Israel and China, is examined. Each chapter features a case study that highlights particular incidents and patterns of operation in specific regions, including Yemen, Somalia, Pakistan, and Libya and strike types (signature strikes, personality strikes, etc.).

Author : B. Strawser,L. Hajjar,S. Levine,F. Naqvi,J. Witt
Publisher : Springer
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137432636

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Opposing Perspectives on the Drone Debate by B. Strawser,L. Hajjar,S. Levine,F. Naqvi,J. Witt Pdf

Does the lethal use of drones pose any new or difficult moral problems? Or is the controversy over these weapons merely a distraction from deeper questions regarding the justice of war and the United States' bellicose foreign policy? Opposing Perspectives on the Drone Debate pulls no punches in answering these questions as five scholars square off in a lively debate over the ethics of drones and their contentious use in a point-counterpoint debate. The contributing authors are some of the foremost thinkers in international affairs today, spanning the disciplines of philosophy, sociology, political science, and law. Topics debated range from the US's contested policy of so-called "targeted killing" in Pakistan's tribal regions to fears over the damaging effects such weaponry has on our democratic institutions to the more abstract moral questions raised by killing via remote control such as the duty to capture over kill.

Author : Bradley Jay Strawser
Publisher : Palgrave Pivot
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1137392258

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Opposing Perspectives on the Drone Debate by Bradley Jay Strawser Pdf

Does the lethal use of drones pose any new or difficult moral problems? Or is the controversy over these weapons merely a distraction from deeper questions regarding the justice of war and the United States' aggressive foreign policy? Opposing Perspectives on the Drone Debate pulls no punches in answering these questions as five scholars square off in a lively debate over the ethics of drones and their contentious use. The five authors are some of the foremost thinkers in international affairs today, spanning the disciplines of philosophy, sociology, political science, and law. The topics they debate range from the US's contested policy of so-called 'targeted killing' in Pakistan's tribal regions to fears over the damaging effects such weaponry has on our democratic institutions to the more abstract moral questions raised by killing via remote control such as the duty to capture over kill.

Author : James DeShaw Rae
Publisher : Springer
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137381576

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Analyzing the Drone Debates: Targeted Killing, Remote Warfare, and Military Technology by James DeShaw Rae Pdf

The book examines principal arguments for and against the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for surveillance and 'targeted killing.' Addressing both sides of the argument with clear and cogent details, the book provides a thorough introduction to ongoing debate about the future of warfare and its ethical implications.

Author : Grégoire Chamayou
Publisher : New Press, The
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781595589767

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A Theory of the Drone by Grégoire Chamayou Pdf

Drone warfare has raised profound ethical and constitutional questions both in the halls of Congress and among the U.S. public. Not since debates over nuclear warfare has American military strategy been the subject of discussion in living rooms, classrooms, and houses of worship. Yet as this groundbreaking new work shows, the full implications of drones have barely been addressed in the recent media storm. In a unique take on a subject that has grabbed headlines and is consuming billions of taxpayer dollars each year, philosopher Grégoire Chamayou applies the lens of philosophy to our understanding of how drones are changing our world. For the first time in history, a state has claimed the right to wage war across a mobile battlefield that potentially spans the globe. Remote-control flying weapons, he argues, take us well beyond even George W. Bush's justification for the war on terror. What we are seeing is a fundamental transformation of the laws of war that have defined military conflict as between combatants. As more and more drones are launched into battle, war now has the potential to transform into a realm of secretive, targeted assassinations of individuals—beyond the view and control not only of potential enemies but also of citizens of democracies themselves. Far more than a simple technology, Chamayou shows, drones are profoundly influencing what it means for a democracy to wage war. A Theory of the Drone will be essential reading for all who care about this important question.

Author : John Kaag,Sarah Kreps
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780745685359

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Drone Warfare by John Kaag,Sarah Kreps Pdf

Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2015 One of the most significant and controversial developments in contemporary warfare is the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly referred to as drones. In the last decade, US drone strikes have more than doubled and their deployment is transforming the way wars are fought across the globe. But how did drones claim such an important role in modern military planning? And how are they changing military strategy and the ethics of war and peace? What standards might effectively limit their use? Should there even be a limit? Drone warfare is the first book to engage fully with the political, legal, and ethical dimensions of UAVs. In it, political scientist Sarah Kreps and philosopher John Kaag discuss the extraordinary expansion of drone programs from the Cold War to the present day and their so-called 'effectiveness' in conflict zones. Analysing the political implications of drone technology for foreign and domestic policy as well as public opinion, the authors go on to examine the strategic position of the United States - by far the world's most prolific employer of drones - to argue that US military supremacy could be used to enshrine a new set of international agreements and treaties aimed at controlling the use of UAVs in the future.

Author : B. Strawser,L. Hajjar,S. Levine,F. Naqvi,J. Witt
Publisher : Springer
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137432636

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Opposing Perspectives on the Drone Debate by B. Strawser,L. Hajjar,S. Levine,F. Naqvi,J. Witt Pdf

Does the lethal use of drones pose any new or difficult moral problems? Or is the controversy over these weapons merely a distraction from deeper questions regarding the justice of war and the United States' bellicose foreign policy? Opposing Perspectives on the Drone Debate pulls no punches in answering these questions as five scholars square off in a lively debate over the ethics of drones and their contentious use in a point-counterpoint debate. The contributing authors are some of the foremost thinkers in international affairs today, spanning the disciplines of philosophy, sociology, political science, and law. Topics debated range from the US's contested policy of so-called "targeted killing" in Pakistan's tribal regions to fears over the damaging effects such weaponry has on our democratic institutions to the more abstract moral questions raised by killing via remote control such as the duty to capture over kill.

Author : James Igoe Walsh,Marcus Schulzke
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780472131013

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Drones and Support for the Use of Force by James Igoe Walsh,Marcus Schulzke Pdf

Combat drones are transforming attitudes about the use of military force. Military casualties and the costs of conflict sap public support for war and for political and military leaders. Combat drones offer an unprecedented ability to reduce these costs by increasing accuracy, reducing the risks to civilians, and protecting military personnel from harm. These advantages should make drone strikes more popular than operations involving ground troops. Yet many critics believe drone warfare will make political leaders too willing to authorize wars, weakening constraints on the use of force. Because combat drones are relatively new, these arguments have been based on anecdotes, a handful of public opinion polls, or theoretical speculation. Drones and Support for the Use of Force uses experimental research to analyze the effects of combat drones on Americans’ support for the use of force. The authors’ findings—that drones have had important but nuanced effects on support for the use of force—have implications for democratic control of military action and civil-military relations and provide insight into how the proliferation of military technologies influences foreign policy.

Author : Sarah E. Kreps
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190235376

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Drones by Sarah E. Kreps Pdf

Drones quite possibly represent the most transformative military innovation since jet engines and atomic weaponry. No longer do humans have to engage in close military action or be in the same geographical vicinity as the target. Now, through satellite imaging and remote technology, countries such as the United States can destroy small targets halfway around the world with pinpoint accuracy. In the last several years, many of the military advancements have been rivaled by those in the commercial realm. Civilian industries have clamored to acquire drones for everything from monitoring crops to filming Hollywood movies to delivering packages. Not surprisingly, the use of drones has generated a lively debate, but no book thus far has engaged the range of themes surrounding drones. How do drones work? To what extent has the technology proliferated to other nations outside the US? How can they be used on the ground and in maritime environments? How are they being integrated into both military and civilian life? In Drones: What Everyone Needs to Know, the international relations scholar (and former air force officer) Sarah E. Kreps provides a concise synthesis of the topic. The book explains how they and the systems associated with them work, how they are being used today, and what will become of the technology in the future. What readers need now is a more practical guide to how this technology is reshaping both military and civilian life; this book is that guide. The drone revolution has already changed warfare, and will soon become a commonplace tool in a civilian context too. It is clear that drone technology is here to stay. Drones: What Everyone Needs to Know explains how the revolution happened, what its current contours are, and where we might be headed next.

Author : Kristin Bergtora Sandvik,Maria Gabrielsen Jumbert
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317017530

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The Good Drone by Kristin Bergtora Sandvik,Maria Gabrielsen Jumbert Pdf

While the military use of drones has been the subject of much scrutiny, the use of drones for humanitarian purposes has so far received little attention. As the starting point for this study, it is argued that the prospect of using drones for humanitarian and other life-saving activities has produced an alternative discourse on drones, dedicated to developing and publicizing the endless possibilities that drones have for "doing good". Furthermore, it is suggested that the Good Drone narrative has been appropriated back into the drone warfare discourse, as a strategy to make war "more human". This book explores the role of the Good Drone as an organizing narrative for political projects, technology development and humanitarian action. Its contribution to the debate is to take stock of the multiple logics and rationales according to which drones are "good", with a primary objective to initiate a critical conversation about the political currency of "good". This study recognizes the many possibilities for the use of drones and takes these possibilities seriously by critically examining the difference the drones' functionalities can make, but also what difference the presence of drones themselves – as unmanned and flying objects – make. Discussed and analysed are the implications for the drone industry, user communities, and the areas of crisis where drones are deployed.

Author : Michael J. Boyle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781315473437

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Legal and Ethical Implications of Drone Warfare by Michael J. Boyle Pdf

Over the last decade, the U.S., UK Israel and other states have begun to use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for military operations and for targeted killings in places like Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia. Worldwide, over 80 governments are developing their own drone programs, and even non-state actors such as the Islamic State have begun to experiment with drones. The speed of technological change and adaptation with drones is so rapid that it is outpacing the legal and ethical frameworks which govern the use of force. This volume brings together experts in law, ethics and political science to address how drone technology is slowly changing the rules and norms surrounding the use of force and enabling new, sometimes unprecedented, actions by states. It addresses some of the most crucial questions in the debate over drones today. Are drones a revolutionary form of technology that will transform warfare or is their effect merely hype? Can drone use on the battlefield be made wholly consistent with international law? How does drone technology begin to shift the norms governing the use of force? What new legal and ethical problems are presented by targeted killings outside of declared war zones? Should drones be considered a humane form of warfare? Finally, is it possible that drones could be a force for good in humanitarian disasters and peacekeeping missions in the near future? This book was previously published as a special issue of The International Journal of Human Rights.

Author : Paul Lushenko,Srinjoy Bose,William Maley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000528800

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Drones and Global Order by Paul Lushenko,Srinjoy Bose,William Maley Pdf

This book explores the implications of drone warfare for the legitimacy of global order. The literature on drone warfare has evolved from studying the proliferation of drones, to measuring their effectiveness, to exploring their legal, moral, and ethical impacts. These "three waves" of scholarship do not, however, address the implications of drone warfare for global order. This book fills the gap by contributing to a "fourth wave" of literature concerned with the trade-offs imposed by drone warfare for global order. The book draws on the "English School" of International Relations Theory, which is premised on the existence of a society of states bounded by common norms, values, and institutions, to argue that drone warfare imposes contradictions on the structural and normative pillars of global order. These consist of the structure of international society and diffusion of military capabilities, as well as the sovereign equality of states and laws of armed conflict. The book presents a typology of contradictions imposed by drone warfare within and across these axes that threaten the legitimacy of global order. This framework also suggests a confounding consequence of drone warfare that scholars have not hitherto explored rigorously: drone warfare can sometimes strengthen global order. The volume concludes by proposing a research agenda to reconcile the complex and often counter-intuitive impacts of drone warfare for global order. This book will be of considerable interest to students of security studies, global governance, and International Relations.

Author : Peter L. Bergen,Daniel Rothenberg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107025561

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Drone Wars by Peter L. Bergen,Daniel Rothenberg Pdf

Drone Wars presents a diverse and comprehensive interdisciplinary perspective on drones and the current state of the field.

Author : SARA M. SMYTH
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0779877659

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DRONE CONTROVERSIES by SARA M. SMYTH Pdf

Author : Micah Zenko,Sarah E. Kreps
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Drone aircraft
ISBN : 0876095899

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Limiting Armed Drone Proliferation by Micah Zenko,Sarah E. Kreps Pdf