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kILLER DRONES
THE mORAL UPS AND DOWNS
DAvID WHETHAm
The use of drones has increased exponentially in recent years, causing a mounting wave
of concern amongst the media and public about the implications of using unmanned
systems often misunderstood in their nature above all in terms of accountability,
legitimacy and fairness. David Whetham explores the many facets of this question,
delving into the often-overlooked nuances of the use of remote-controlled systems and
its practical as well as moral implications.
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Protesters burn an effigy of a US military drone during a rally outside the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines, April 2012. Courtesy of AP Photo/Bullit Marquez.
Autonomous Killing
Killing at a Distance
Of
course,
stand-off
weapons
themselves are nothing new and there is
a spectrum in terms of such capabilities:
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Accountability
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Unintended Consequences?
Conclusion
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Notes
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58 Ibid., p. 344.
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