This IRW project tracks and analyses the political rhetoric and narrative of armed drones.

Whilst the Dutch government engages in the global transition from using manned aircrafts to unmanned aircrafts in war[fare], its discourse changes. This research is aimed at tracking and analysing the rhetoric and narrative of the Dutch government surrounding the acquisition and use of armed drones. Culminating in a comprehensive overview of the changing discourse in Dutch politics, this project pushes for clarification from the government surrounding the use of armed drones within, but also outside of armed conflict.