Intimacies of
Remote Warfare
The Intimacies of Remote Warfare is an evidence-based research programme that aims to inform academic, public, and policy debates on the intimate realities of remote wars waged by advanced militaries. The programme investigates the politics, operations, technologies, and political economy of remote warfare, as well as its impact on civilian harm and blowback.
Articles
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.
After the strike: Exposing the civilian harm effects of the 2015 Dutch airstrike on Hawija
Report
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
Events
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
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.
Sign up for the IRW Summer School 2022
Events
Join us at the IRW summer school ‘Contemporary Conflict Analysis: Actors, Issues and Technologies of 21st Century Warfare’ from the 11th to 22th of July.
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.