Thursday, August 19, 2010

CQ Researcher This Week

Drone Warfare
Are strikes by unmanned aircraft ethical?

"Unmanned “drone” aircraft controlled from remote video consoles are being used in increasing numbers by the U.S. military in Afghanistan and by the CIA in Pakistan and other places outside of recognized war zones. Some scholars argue the CIA strikes in Pakistan are illegal, while others say they comply with the laws of war. The spread of armed drones, along with resulting civilian deaths . . . ."

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