Journal Article - Quarterly Journal: International Security

Separating Fact from Fiction in the Debate over Drone Proliferation

Summary

Claims that drones will soon remake warfare or international politics are unwarranted. Although almost a dozen states now possess armed drones, and more are racing to acquire them, they will not play a decisive role in interstate conflicts. Drones will rarely be “winning weapons,” because they are vulnerable to air defenses. States will, however, continue to use drones against terrorists and domestic opponents.

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For Academic Citation: Michael C. Horowitz, Sarah E. Kreps, and Matthew Fuhrmann. Separating Fact from Fiction in the Debate over Drone Proliferation.” Quarterly Journal: International Security, vol. 41. no. 2. (Fall 2016):
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