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The Casualties of Remote Warfare

Here you will find a variety of relevant publications, op-eds, events, and podcasts published by ourselves and others.

Remote warfare is only remote for some. While politicians portray it as riskless, algorithmic targeting and ‘precision’ airstrikes often lead to widescale civilian casualties. These casualties are often denied, kept secret or undercounted to maintain the myth of a clean war. In response, a growing community of scholars and NGOs have utilised remote-sensing techniques to monitor civilian harm. The resulting contestation of the exact numbers of civilian casualties has provoked intense debate. This raises pressing questions about the impact of the violence executed and democratic control.
Algorithmic Warfare
Op-ed
Marijn Hoijtink, Robin Vanderborght
12 December 2023
12/12/23

Israel’s use of AI in Gaza War is morally unacceptable

Marijn Hoijtink et al
Op-ed
In an op-ed in the Flemish daily newspaper De Standaard, Dr. Marijn Hoijtink and Robin Vanderborght argue that the Israel's narrative of a precise and moral war is an illusion.
Civilian Harm
Article
Patricia Sullivan
19 June 2023
19/06/23

The effects of US security assistance on civilian harm

Patricia Sullivan
Article
Dr. Sullivan discuss her findings on how state violence varies based on the type of security assistance and the institutional environment in the recipient state.
Civilian Harm
Commentary
Shakila Ayubi
19 June 2023
19/06/23

How Dutch media assesses the decision to arm drones

Shakila Ayubi
Commentary
Unveiling the ethical implications and accountability challenges surrounding armed drones, this NRC analysis provides a comprehensive assessment of the Netherlands decision to equip drones with weaponry.
Civilian Harm
Podcast
Marc Garlasco, Annie Shiel
19 June 2023
19/06/23

Civilians searching for answers from the US

Marc Garlasco et al
Podcast
A podcast on how the US responds to claims of civilian harm caused by US airstrikes and how civilians are left with lots of questions instead of answers.
Civilian Harm
News
Charlie Savage et al
19 May 2023
19/05/23

US kills ten civilians in drone strike in Afghanistan

Charlie Savage et al
News
The New York Times reflects on obtained footage by the U.S. military revealing their disastrous error in killing 10 civilians
Civilian Harm
Podcast
Shaharzad Akbar
05 May 2023
05/05/23

Afghanistan: A Legacy of Harm

Shaharzad Akbar
Podcast
This episode of the Civilian Protection Podcast focuses on the legacy of civilian harm in Afghanistan.
Civilian Harm
Documentary
Orlando von Einsiedel
04 May 2023
04/05/23

The White Helmets: Saving lives on Syrian frontlines

Orlando von Einsiedel
Documentary
A documentary about the realities of remote warfare and how civilians risk their lives every day to save the lives of others.
Civilian Harm
Article
Michael Boyle
04 May 2023
04/05/23

The costs and consequences of drone warfare

Michael Boyle
Article
Michael J. Boyle discusses and warns for the different costs and consequences of remote warfare such as blowback.
Civilian Harm
News
Lauren Gould et al
12 January 2023
12/01/23

Belgium does not acknowledge civilian harm in its air war against IS

Lauren Gould et al
News
IRW researchers talks to the Belgium media about their book on remote warfare, civilian harm and democratic control.
Civilian Harm
Media
Lauren Gould
21 November 2022
21/11/22

Reverberating civilian harm effects after the Hawija bombardments

Lauren Gould
Media
On episode 68 of the Asymmetrical Haircuts podcast, IRW’s Lauren Gould dives into the ripple civilian harm effects of the Dutch 2015 airstrike on Hawija, Iraq.

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