Strategic ignorance and the legitimation of remote warfare: The Hawija bombardments
Article
This article by IRW Dr Lauren Gould and Dr Nora Stel was recently published by Security Dialogue.
IRW, PAX, and Airwars conduct joint research project on civilian harm in Hawija
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.
Surveillance and Remote Warfare
Podcast
IRW's project leader Lauren Gould relays why she thinks the concept of surveillance is key to understanding the changing nature of warfare in the 21st century.
Why US troops leaving Afghanistan does not mark the end of war
Commentary
Researchers Aoife Keogh (MA) and Dr. Lauren Gould reflect on the recent developments in Afghanistan.
Internship Opportunity at IRW
Internship
Internship Opportunity at the Intimacies of Remote Warfare. We are looking for a new Project Officer to join our small team.
Remote Warfare: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Podcast
Don't miss IRW's Lauren Gould and Jolle Demmers on the latest episode of the #WarPod!
After Hawija: The Way Forward for the Dutch Ministry of Defence
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.
The conversation about civilian harm is our responsibility
Op-ed
Nike Wenthol and Marrit Woudwijk reflect on the latest judicial developments regarding Srebrenica and reflect on what lessons can be learnt.
Our democracy has been damaged by our deployment in Afghanistan
Op-ed
Read the latest op-ed by IRW PhD candidate Jip Van Dort about the how the secrecy of Dutch military actions in Afghanistan is hurting democracy at home.
Voices from Hawija: Listening six years later
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.