Including AI in weapons systems is important not because of the emergence of autonomous machines, but because human control is becoming compromised in human-machine interactions.
Remote warfare operations in Yemen have led to the deaths of thousands of civilians, along with having significant economic, educational and mental health implications for impacted communities.
Even as the US Government shifts its stated defence priorities toward ‘great power competition’, the era of security partnership, and the emphasis on ‘by, with, and through’ is likely here to stay.
Modern warfare is becoming increasingly defined by distance through the use of intelligence, training, equipment and airpower. Bringing together writers from various backgrounds, this book offers a critical enquiry into remote warfare.
In an era where there is a greater emphasis placed on state-on-state competition, remote warfare seems to be here to stay. Yet, there is little appreciation of the political, ethical and legal implications.
Western democracies’ claims to the moral high ground in respect to the brutality of war are uncalled for. There is no such thing as sophisticated violence.
There are important ethical, political and legal concerns with military contracting. The most serious of these is the fear that it will lead to a democratic deficit.
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