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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
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.
Civilian Harm
Project
Lauren Gould
05 November 2021
05/11/21

IRW, PAX, and Airwars conduct joint research project on civilian harm in Hawija

Lauren Gould
Project
PAX tells Airwars what they observed and heard while walking through Hawija and talking to the victims of the 2015 Dutch airstrike that killed 70 and destroyed over 400 buildings.
Civilian Harm
Podcast
Jolle Demmers, Lauren Gould
25 August 2021
25/08/21

Remote Warfare: Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Jolle Demmers et al
Podcast
Don't miss IRW's Lauren Gould and Jolle Demmers on the latest episode of the #WarPod!
Civilian Harm
Events
Lauren Gould
17/06/21

Book launch & panel discussion: On Civilian Harm

Lauren Gould
Events
PAX's launch of the book 'On Civilian Harm' including the panel discussion featuring IRW's Lauren Gould.
Civilian Harm
Recommendations
IRW
01 July 2021
01/07/21

After Hawija: The Way Forward for the Dutch Ministry of Defence

IRW
Recommendations
In this post, we provide the statement from the consortium of civil society organisations, including IRW, which reflects on the "Roadmap Process" with the Dutch MoD.
Civilian Harm
Op-ed
Marrit Woudwijk, Nike Wenthol
16 June 2021
16/06/21

The conversation about civilian harm is our responsibility

Marrit Woudwijk et al
Op-ed
Nike Wenthol and Marrit Woudwijk reflect on the latest judicial developments regarding Srebrenica and reflect on what lessons can be learnt.
Civilian Harm
Commentary
Isa Zoetbrood, Guusje Bloemen
03 June 2021
03/06/21

Voices from Hawija: Listening six years later

Isa Zoetbrood et al
Commentary
Today marks 6 years exactly since the Dutch airstrike on Hawija. Researchers at IRW Isa Zoetbrood and Guusje Bloemen together with Ali Maleki, research consultant at PAX for peace, introduce our joint ongoing research with local partner Al-Ghad that investigates the civilian harm effects of the airstrike.
Civilian Harm
Commentary
Aoife Keogh
12 April 2021
12/04/21

Remote Warfare Commentary Round-up 8

Aoife Keogh
Commentary
The Remote Warfare commentary roundup is a bi-weekly digest of unfolding news, op-eds and reports relevant to remote warfare.

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