The Drone Debate
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The Drone Debate

A Primer on the U.S. Use of Unmanned Aircraft Outside Conventional Battlefields

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eBook - ePub

The Drone Debate

A Primer on the U.S. Use of Unmanned Aircraft Outside Conventional Battlefields

About this book

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.).

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Yes, you can access The Drone Debate by Avery Plaw,Matthew S. Fricker,Carlos Colon in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Politics & International Relations & Arms Control. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Acknowledgments
  2. Introduction: The Drone Debate
  3. 1 A Brief Overview of Aerial Drones and Their Military Use by the United States
  4. 2 The Debate over Strategy: Are Drones Helping to Defeat al-Qaeda and Associated Forces?
  5. 3 The Debate over Legality: Are Drone Strikes Permissible under U.S. and International Law?
  6. 4 The Ethical Debate: Are Drone Strikes Consistent with the Ideals of Just War?
  7. 5 The Politics of Drone Strikes: What Political Considerations Shape the U.S. Drone Policy?
  8. 6 Emerging Issues: Will Armed Drones Proliferate Rapidly, and What Impact Will They Have on International Security?
  9. Conclusion: The Age of Drones?
  10. About the Authors