Remote Warfare & Technology: In Their Own Words
‘The conversation is not about the morality of going to war, but rather the technology of winning.’
About the Project
The Intimacies of Remote Warfare project aims to inform the public about the intimate realities of the remote wars waged in their names.
Remote warfare is a form of military interventionism characterised by a shift away from “boots on the ground” and towards using airstrikes, partner forces and private contractors to counter threats from a distance. This physical withdrawal should not evade scrutiny, or we risk misjudging the complex and interconnected nature of contemporary conflicts.
Here you will find our own research output and a variety of other publications and media we have been inspired by in our investigations into the Intimacies of Remote Warfare.
Featured
Crowded Skies: Drones in Nagorno-Karabakh
Whilst a deluge of video clips showing drone-captured footage of air and missile strikes on seemingly defenceless ground vehicles led some to proclaim the ‘death of the tank’, this may have been an overestimation of the real impact drones had in the conflict.
Remote Warfare & Non-Western States
‘Non-Western Remote Warfare’ puts the spotlight on an important yet understudied aspect of contemporary conflict – the use of remote warfare tools, practices and strategies by non-Western states.
Multilateralism and Armed Drones: Escaping the Gridlock
A panel of experts discuss current trends, initiatives, and opportunities in building meaningful standards on the proliferation and use of armed drones.
Drone Warfare: Today, Tomorrow, Forever?
What are the trends in global drone development and use, and where should campaigners be focusing their efforts in the coming years?
Lack of Political Oversight and Legal Accountability Increases the Risk of Special Forces Being Used Illegally
We live in a ‘golden age’ of special operations forces, but lack sufficient oversight and accountability to ensure they’re used legally.
Remote Warfare & Technology: Innovation in Conflict
Developing a fuller understanding of how humans shape technologies, and how technologies shape us.
Remote Warfare & Civilian Harm: MoD Roadmap Towards more Transparency
Turning theoretical insight into positive policy change.
Remote Warfare & Blowback: A Case Study of Hawija
A case study of the unintended negative consequences of the Hawija air strike.
Remote Warfare & Drones: Discourses on Dutch Drones
Tracking and analysing the political rhetoric and narrative of armed drones.