The Drone Debate

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

Autor*innen

• Avery Plaw
• Matthew S. Fricker
• Carlos Colon

Parameter

• 354 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Militärwesen

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Focusing on the use of UAVs in warfare, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. drone program, exploring its historical context and strategic implications. It delves into the legality and ethics of targeted killings, alongside the political dynamics influencing drone usage both domestically and globally. The text includes case studies from regions like Yemen and Pakistan, examining various strike types and their consequences. Additionally, it compares the drone operations of other nations, such as Israel and China, to contextualize the broader implications of drone warfare.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• Einband: Hardcover