If this isn’t war, what is?
IRW’s researcher Isa Zoetbrood analyses the Biden administration’s attempt to strategically navigate discussions about military action abroad.
Here you will find our own research output and a variety of other thematically relevant publications, blogs, events and podcasts we have been inspired by in our investigations into the Intimacies of Remote Warfare.
Countering threats from a distance and over long periods of time has radically altered our ideas of warfare. Without clearly-demarcated battlefields, explicit declarations of war, or boots on the ground, the rules and expectations surrounding when and how war is fought has become increasingly complex. How, then, is remote warfare politically and legally enabled, legitimised, accounted for and contested, both domestically and internationally?
Remote warfare and countering violence extremism
This episode provides insight into the risks of remote warfare for democratic transparency and accountability as well as reflecting on countering violent extremism policy.
Journal Article: Turkey’s emergence as a middle power
Dr. Soyaltin-Colella and Dr. Demiryol discuss how the production and proliferation of Turkey’s drone system has influenced their middle power activism.
News: NRC’s assessment of the decision to arm drones
Unveiling the ethical implications and accountability challenges surrounding armed drones, this NRC analysis provides a comprehensive assessment of the decision to equip unmanned aerial vehicles with weaponry.
Civilians searching for answers from the US
A podcast on how the US responds to claims of civilian harm caused by US airstrikes and how civilians are left with lots of questions instead of answers.
Review: The impact event on ‘Transparency and Accountability in Military Operations’
The event focused on local voices, expanded accountability, and increased transparency in military operations to prevent civilian harm.
Journal Article: Strategic Narratives and US Surrogate Warfare
In this article ‘Strategic Narratives and US Surrogate Warfare’ Thomas Waldman discusses how the US frames and justifies their surrogate wars by using strategic narratives
Article: Afghan civilians wrongfully killed by an American drone strike
The New York Times reflects on obtained footage by the U.S. military revealing their disastrous error in killing 10 civilians
Event: Transparency and Accountability in Military Operations
Gain insights into the importance of transparency and accountability in military operations by joining the upcoming event on May 30, 2023.
Podcast: The future use of autonomous lethal drones
An interview with Dr. Kenneth Payne on how AI lethal drones may shape the future of military strategies and warfare