PS 186

Credit: 3 hours.

Explores strategic and moral issues associated with unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones. Robotic aircraft already play an important role in 21st century warfare, counter-terrorism, and intelligence operations, and will become increasingly prominent as the technology advances. Students will develop an understanding of drones, asymmetric warfare, and related concepts, will explore academic findings and debates on these topics, and will develop the ability to critically engage with media coverage and politicians’ statements on these topics.