by Peter Bergen
First published 2014
Unmanned aircraft have become the signature weapon of contemporary warfare, reshaping how nations project power and redefine conflict. Peter Bergen assembles voices from across disciplines to examine this transformation. Legal experts analyze how drone strikes test international law. Military analysts track deployment patterns and strategic implications. Government officials explain policy frameworks. Journalists document ground-level consequences. Social scientists explore public perception and moral questions. The contributors address targeted killing debates, civilian casualty data, and the technology's historical evolution. They examine how drones challenge traditional warfare rules and influence global politics. Bergen's collection captures a pivotal moment as military technology transforms combat for the United States and other nations, plus non-state actors worldwide.
Genres: political-science, non-fiction, technology, 21st-century, military-history, academic
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism
Kindle Edition · Cambridge University Press