Legal and Ethical Implications of Drone Warfare

The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for military use and targeted killings has rapidly increased in the last decade. Initially developed by some of the most advanced military powers, their use is increasing amongst many states across the world also including non-state actors such as Islamic State. Bringing together experts in law, ethics and political science this title addresses how drone technology is changing the normal rules of war and conflict.