The Role of Drones in Contemporary Warfare (original) (raw)

This master degree dissertation thesis examines the role of drones in the contemporary warfare, using the quantitative and interpretative method to analyse the surrounding issues. This thesis provides basic background to the origins of drones and their evolution. Main focus of this thesis is to examine whether the US conduct of those strategies is justifiable and appropriate for the war on terror. Arguing that drones have undergone a severe transformation of capabilities – from surveillance to target killing – and thus there should be change in the military conduct and the use of appropriate strategies. Applying the Just war theory, Beck’s theory of World Risk Society and threat of terrorism.