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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.
Civilian Harm
Events
Lauren Gould et al
13/04/22

Join the launch of IRW’s joint report on remote warfare & civilian harm in Hawija

Lauren Gould et al
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
Civilian Harm
Documentary
22 February 2022
22/02/22

Dutch journalist makes documentary with victims of Hawija airstrike

Documentary
Documentary
In 'Als de Bom Valt’, Danny Ghosen travels to Hawija to let the victims of the 2015 Dutch airstrike share their story.
Civilian Harm
News
22 February 2022
22/02/22

Liesbeth Zegveld sues Dutch state on behalf of Hawija victims

News
Dr Gould discusses Zegveld’s case in the NOS podcast 'Met het Oog op Morgen'.
Civilian Harm
News
Lauren Gould
04 February 2022
04/02/22

IRW discusses civilian harm in The Independent

Lauren Gould
News
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.
Civilian Harm
News
03 February 2022
03/02/22

The ‘Civilian Casualty Files’: How US precision airstrikes caused thousands of civilian deaths

News
In a series of New York Times publications, Azmat Khan exposes the true human toll of American airstrikes.
Civilian Harm
Conference
Lauren Gould
02/12/21

IRW discusses the case of Hawija at PAX Protection of Civilians Conference

Lauren Gould
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
Civilian Harm
Report
Maha Al-Buhar
16 December 2021
16/12/21

Yemen: The Unheard Voices

Maha Al-Buhar
Report
Research report from Maha Al-Buhar on how the Saudi-led coalition's airstrikes in Yemen are interpreted and contested by civilians on the receiving end.
Civilian Harm
Report
Isa Zoetbrood et al
01 December 2021
01/12/21

After the Dust Settles: Seeking Acknowledgement and Justice

Isa Zoetbrood et al
Report
How was the 2015 bombing on Hawija experienced and interpreted on social media? A team of students from Utrecht University collaborated with IRW and PAX to answer this question. Their findings are now available in a research report.
Civilian Harm
Op-ed
Jolle Demmers et al
25 November 2021
25/11/21

Collateral damage: Crushing the myths of accuracy and accountability in modern warfare

Jolle Demmers et al
Op-ed
The latest article in The Conversation by IRW co-founders Dr Lauren Gould and Prof Dr Jolle Demmers alongside Dr Nora Stel.
Civilian Harm
Article
Lauren Gould, Nora Stel
16 November 2021
16/11/21

Strategic ignorance and the legitimation of remote warfare: The Hawija bombardments

Lauren Gould et al
Article
This article by IRW Dr Lauren Gould and Dr Nora Stel was recently published by Security Dialogue.

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