The Intimacies of Remote Warfare is an evidence-based research programme that aims to inform academic, public and policy debates on the intimate realities of remote wars waged by advanced militaries.
The programme investigates the politics, operations, technologies, and political economy of remote warfare, as well as its impact on civilian harm and blowback. IRW engages with key stakeholders to participate in expert round tables, co-create knowledge, and formulate policy recommendations. It shares its findings through academic journals and books, op-eds, podcasts, documentaries, public events, a summer school, and (social) media outlets.
Van der Maarel et al. explore the gap between existing military visions of technological innovation and soldiers’ experiences of working in an autonomous systems unit, revealing sentiments of disillusionment.
The Intimacies of Remote Warfare is seeking a dynamic and motivated Project Officer to support our team.
IRW’s Dr. Gould et al. analysed how the Dutch Army experimented in algorithmic innovation by unlawfully tracking its citizen’s sentiment and behaviour.
Listen to IRW founders dr. Lauren Gould and prof. dr. Jolle Demmers as they reflect on the research programme’s achievements and future ambitions in the latest Utrecht University podcast episode.
Join IRW for a public lecture by Prof. R.J. Gonzales focusing on the rise of algorithmic policing in the United States.
Join IRW at the Travelling Technologies Symposium on the 1st of December 2023.
This episode provides insight into the risks of remote warfare for democratic transparency and accountability as well as reflecting on countering violent extremism policy.
Dr. Soyaltin-Colella and Dr. Demiryol discuss how the production and proliferation of Turkey’s drone system has influenced their middle power activism.
Dr. Sullivan discuss her findings on how state violence varies based on the type of security assistance and the institutional environment in the recipient state.
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.
Intimacies of Remote Warfare