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The Policy and Law of Remote Warfare

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

Countering threats from a distance has radically altered our ideas of warfare. Without clearly demarcated battlefields, explicit declarations of war, or boots on the ground, the rules and expectations surrounding when and how war is fought has become increasingly complex. How, then, is remote warfare politically and legally enabled, legitimized, accounted for, and contested, both domestically and internationally?
Politics
Article
Thomas Waldman
26 May 2023
26/05/23

Strategic Narratives and US Surrogate Warfare

Thomas Waldman
Article
In this article ‘Strategic Narratives and US Surrogate Warfare’ Thomas Waldman discusses how the US frames and justifies their surrogate wars by using strategic narratives
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
Politics
Conference
Lauren Gould
30/05/23

Transparency and Accountability in Military Operations

Lauren Gould
Conference
Gain insights into the importance of transparency and accountability in military operations by joining the upcoming event on May 30, 2023.
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.
Political Economy
Article
Abigail Hall, Christopher Coyne
09 April 2023
09/04/23

The Political Economy of Drones

Abigail Hall et al
Article
Hall and Coyne (2013) offer an interesting political economy perspective on the evolution and expansion of the drone industry in the US.
Politics
Op-ed
Jip van Dort
12 January 2023
12/01/23

Dutch parliament lacked oversight over support for Syrian militias

Jip van Dort
Op-ed
In his latest op-ed, IRW researcher Jip van Dort reflects on the recently released independent research report that condemn the Dutch Non-Lethal Assistance for Syrian militias.
Civilian Harm
Events
Lauren Gould et al
12/12/22

Who holds our military to account?

Lauren Gould et al
Events
Join IRW researchers in the Tivoli for the launch of their latest book and a lively debate on remote warfare, civilian harm and democratic control
Politics
Conference
Lauren Gould et al
05/10/22

IRW presents research at Future of War Conference

Lauren Gould et al
Conference
Reflection on IRW's panel 'Prototyping the Future of War: Imagining Ludic, Hybrid, and Autonomous Warfare’
Civilian Harm
Book
Lauren Gould et al
17 September 2022
17/09/22

IRW researchers publish book on Hawija bombardments

Lauren Gould et al
Book
In its latest book publication, IRW brings together researchers, politicians, NGOs, lawyers, and victims of the 2015 Dutch F16 bombing of Hawija to reflect on remote warfare, civilian harm and democratic control.
Civilian Harm
Op-ed
Jip van Dort
15 September 2022
15/09/22

Increased defense budgets should result in victim compensation funds

Jip van Dort
Op-ed
In an op-ed in Het Parool, IRW’s Jip van Dort and PAX’s Erin Bijl argue that a modest part of the increased Defence budget should be invested in the creation of victim compensation funds.

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