Targeted Killings: How Remote Warfare and Military Technology Are Reshaping Conflict

Targeted Killings: Remote Warfare and Military Technology is a groundbreaking book that examines the use of targeted killings in modern warfare. Author Sarah Kreps argues that targeted killing is a fundamental shift in the way that war is fought, and that it has profound implications for the future of conflict.

Analyzing the Drone Debates: Targeted Killing, Remote Warfare, and Military Technology: Targeted Killings, Remote Warfare, and Military Technology (Palgrave Pivot)

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Kreps begins by defining targeted killing as the "intentional and deliberate killing of a specific individual or group of individuals." She then traces the history of targeted killing, from its origins in ancient warfare to its modern incarnation as a key component of the United States' war on terror.

Kreps argues that targeted killing is a fundamentally different way of fighting war than traditional methods such as ground combat or aerial bombardment. Targeted killing is more precise, more efficient, and less likely to cause civilian casualties. However, it is also more controversial, as it raises questions about due process, accountability, and the rule of law.

Kreps examines the ethical, legal, and strategic implications of targeted killing. She argues that targeted killing is a necessary tool in the fight against terrorism, but that it must be used judiciously and in accordance with the law. She also calls for greater transparency and accountability in the use of targeted killing.

Targeted Killings is a timely and important book that sheds light on one of the most controversial issues in modern warfare. Kreps's incisive analysis and clear writing make this book essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the future of conflict.

Reviews

"Kreps's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the future of warfare. She provides a clear and concise overview of the history, ethics, and legal implications of targeted killing, and she offers a nuanced analysis of its strategic implications. This book is essential reading for policymakers, military leaders, and scholars alike." —Michael O'Hanlon, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution

"Targeted Killings is a groundbreaking book that challenges conventional wisdom about the use of force in the modern world. Kreps argues persuasively that targeted killing is a fundamental shift in the way that war is fought, and that it has profound implications for the future of conflict. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the changing nature of warfare." —Mary Ellen O'Connell, University Professor, University of Notre Dame

"Kreps has written a timely and important book about one of the most controversial issues in modern warfare. She provides a comprehensive overview of the history, ethics, and legal implications of targeted killing, and she offers a balanced and nuanced analysis of its strategic implications. This book is essential reading for policymakers, military leaders, and scholars alike." —William J. Perry, former Secretary of Defense

Analyzing the Drone Debates: Targeted Killing, Remote Warfare, and Military Technology: Targeted Killings, Remote Warfare, and Military Technology (Palgrave Pivot)

by James DeShaw Rae

5 out of 5

FREE