
By Lauren Gould

In its latest book publication, IRW brings together researchers, politicians, NGOs, lawyers, and victims of the 2015 Dutch F16 bombing of Hawija to reflect on remote warfare, civilian harm and democratic control.

The Remote Warfare Paradox
On Tuesday 14 June from 20:00 to 21:30 CEST, dr. Gould will lecture on the ‘remote warfare paradox’ and her successful efforts to expose the civilian harm effects of the 2015 Dutch airstrike of Hawija at the Instituto Cervantes, Utrecht.

IRW launches joint report ‘After the Strike’
The recordings of the sold-out live event in De Balie with, among others, Pulitzer Prize winner Azmat Khan are now available online.

Reflections on the new Dutch civilian harm transparency policy
IRW and partners reflect on the recent policy changes they helped shape

After the strike: Exposing the civilian harm effects of the 2015 Dutch airstrike on Hawija
IRW, PAX and Al-Ghad are proud to share their report on the direct and reverberating effects of the 2015 Dutch aistrike on Hawija, Iraq

Join the launch of IRW’s joint report on remote warfare & civilian harm in Hawija
On April 13, a team of researchers of IRW, PAX and Al-Ghad will present and discuss their findings during a live event at De Balie, Amsterdam

IRW discusses civilian harm in The Independent
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.

IRW discusses the case of Hawija at PAX Protection of Civilians Conference
Event: Dr Lauren Gould, Project Leader of IRW, speaks about ongoing research on the 2015 Dutch airstrike of Hawija at the PAX Protection of Civilians Conference

Collateral damage: Crushing the myths of accuracy and accountability in modern warfare
The latest article in The Conversation by IRW co-founders Dr Lauren Gould and Prof Dr Jolle Demmers alongside Dr Nora Stel.

Strategic ignorance and the legitimation of remote warfare: The Hawija bombardments
This article by IRW Dr Lauren Gould and Dr Nora Stel was recently published by Security Dialogue.