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From ISIS to Ukraine: The Evolution of Drones’ Use On The Battlefield
Abstract: The creative use of resources can be critical to the outcome of wars, often due to their use by irregular and non-state actors. ISIS’ use of commercial drones during their attack on Mosul questioned the state-based monopoly of unmanned aerial systems. The employment of cheap commercial drones on the battlefield has caused a new… Read More
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Drug And Drone Menace In Punjab
Abstract: Punjab, a state in north-western India, has become a hotspot for recreational drugs, leading to smugglers keeping a stronghold over the supplies. Further, drone technology actively supports drug activity, supplying arms, ammunition, and drugs to the state. Investigations by security agencies and Punjab Police show a linkage to Pakistan-based druglords, who use farmers and… Read More
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The Implications Of Drone Proliferation In The Geopolitics Of The Middle East
Abstract: Drones occupy a central space in warfare as their use represents the intersection of two trends in military technology: the increasing precision of weapons and the rise of robotics. This centrality is particularly evident in the Middle East, where the ownership of surveillance drones and unmanned (combat) aerial vehicles (UAVs/UCAVs) bequeath strategic advantage. This… Read More
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The Indisputable Power of Drones -What current conflicts will tell us about the future
Abstract: Ongoing drone attacks have made us aware that unmanned weapon systems have become the means of first choice in modern warfare and simultaneously demonstrate the performance capabilities that such drones have today. Current drone warfare is an evident phenomenon of modern wars. Aside from the legitimate arguments of Western States regarding the ability of… Read More
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