Pakistan: the decade of drones

[...]how effective has the covert programme been and what impact have drones had on Pakistani society? Since 2004, the US has launched more than 380 strikes in the Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA). Global insecurity As the military technology for remote-control warfare spreads, there is a...

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Published in:OpenDemocracy (London) 2014-06
Main Authors: Donnellan, Caroline, Kersley, Esther
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Casualties
Counterterrorism
Military aircraft
Military technology
Relocation
Remote control
Suicide bombings
Violence
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Summary:[...]how effective has the covert programme been and what impact have drones had on Pakistani society? Since 2004, the US has launched more than 380 strikes in the Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA). Global insecurity As the military technology for remote-control warfare spreads, there is a need to question whether drones provide significant tactical advantage or whether their proliferation could lead to greater long-term global insecurity.
ISSN:1476-5888