US kills ten civilians in drone strike in Afghanistan
News
The New York Times reflects on obtained footage by the U.S. military revealing their disastrous error in killing 10 civilians
The future use of autonomous lethal drones
Podcast
An interview with Dr. Kenneth Payne on how AI lethal drones may shape the future of military strategies and warfare
Afghanistan: A Legacy of Harm
Podcast
This episode of the Civilian Protection Podcast focuses on the legacy of civilian harm in Afghanistan.
The White Helmets: Saving lives on Syrian frontlines
Documentary
A documentary about the realities of remote warfare and how civilians risk their lives every day to save the lives of others.
Unsteady Commitments: Google and the military AI
Commentary
A reflection on Google’s volatile policy on the development of military-related AI and what it tells us about the hope for Silicon Valley’s self-regulation.
The Rise of the Turkish ‘Bayraktar’ Drone
Commentary
Author Stephen Witt writes an engaging account on the history of the Turkish Bayraktar drone and its exceeding capabilities compared to its rival’s drone systems
Reflections on the realities of Security Force Assistance
Podcast
Prof. dr. Will Reno and military Prof. Matisek discuss the realities of Security Force Assistance in this episode of the Modern War Institute podcast.
Dutch parliament lacked oversight over support for Syrian militias
Op-ed
In his latest op-ed, IRW researcher Jip van Dort reflects on the recently released independent research report that condemn the Dutch Non-Lethal Assistance for Syrian militias.
Belgium does not acknowledge civilian harm in its air war against IS
News
IRW researchers talks to the Belgium media about their book on remote warfare, civilian harm and democratic control.
Reverberating civilian harm effects after the Hawija bombardments
Media
On episode 68 of the Asymmetrical Haircuts podcast, IRW’s Lauren Gould dives into the ripple civilian harm effects of the Dutch 2015 airstrike on Hawija, Iraq.