Reflections on the Realities of Algorithmic Defence Symposium
Commentary
IRW looks back on an illuminating Realities of Algorithmic Warfare Symposium.
Armed drones are not some kind of superweapon
Op-ed
While the war in Ukraine rages on, the Dutch state seems to be laying the political foundations for the armament of its military drones. In an op-ed in Het Parool, IRW’s Lauren Gould and Jip van Dort reflect on the shortcomings of this political process.
Reflections on the new Dutch civilian harm transparency policy
Commentary
IRW and partners reflect on the recent policy changes they helped shape
Dutch House of Representatives to vote on use of armed drones
Commentary
One day after the Dutch armed forces made the first test-flight with a brand new MQ-9 Reaper, the Dutch House of Representatives will vote on a resolution to allow for its armament. IRW argues a more thorough debate is required.
Autonomy in the kill-chain: More than semantics?
Commentary
This article examines a 2020 incident in Libya, of which the UN reported the use of a lethal autonomous weapon. It provides insight into what is meant by autonomy in weapon systems and its ramifications for war and its victims, both current and future.
Intimacies of Remote Warfare Animation
News
The team of Intimacies of Remote Warfare is proud to share its very own introductory video, created with the team of the IOS Contesting Governance platform at Utrecht University.
Dutch journalist makes documentary with victims of Hawija airstrike
Documentary
In 'Als de Bom Valt’, Danny Ghosen travels to Hawija to let the victims of the 2015 Dutch airstrike share their story.
Liesbeth Zegveld sues Dutch state on behalf of Hawija victims
News
Dr Gould discusses Zegveld’s case in the NOS podcast 'Met het Oog op Morgen'.
IRW discusses civilian harm in The Independent
News
IRW’s Dr. Lauren Gould was interviewed for an article in The Independent about the negative effects of states failing to take responsibility for civilian casualties.
The ‘Civilian Casualty Files’: How US precision airstrikes caused thousands of civilian deaths
News
In a series of New York Times publications, Azmat Khan exposes the true human toll of American airstrikes.