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
Crowded Skies: Drones in Nagorno-Karabakh
Commentary
Whilst a deluge of video clips showing drone-captured footage of air and missile strikes on seemingly defenceless ground vehicles led some to proclaim the 'death of the tank', this may have been an overestimation of the real impact drones had in the conflict.
Multilateralism and Armed Drones: Escaping the Gridlock
Conference
A panel of experts discuss current trends, initiatives, and opportunities in building meaningful standards on the proliferation and use of armed drones.
Drone Warfare: Today, Tomorrow, Forever?
Events
This webinar addresses the trends in global drone development and use, and discusses where campaigners should be focusing their efforts in the coming years.
The Risks of Special Forces Being Used Illegally
Commentary
In a recent article for the Human Security Centre, IRW’s Jack Davies argues that SOF lack political oversight and legal accountability.
Remote Warfare & Civilian Harm: MoD Roadmap Towards more Transparency
Project
IRW works with the Dutch MoD to review the way in which it deals with, reports on and accounts for civilian harm as a consequence of Dutch military efforts.
Remote Warfare & Drones: Discourses on Dutch Drones
Project
This IRW project tracks and analyses the political rhetoric and narrative of armed drones in the Netherlands.