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Unresolved issues in use of drones

24th May 2013 HughWinter geopolitics

In Thursday’s address at National Defense University in Washington DC, President Obama defended the use of drones. Whilst announcing some welcome restrictions on their use, particularly in banning the use […]

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Drone strikes

7th February 2013 HughWinter geopolitics, terrorism

As reported by HuffPost, drone strike limitations are being considered by Congress. The article doesn’t mention one very good reason for limiting the use of drones: their propaganda impact. As […]

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