23 Game-Changing Drones? The Record from Libya to Ukraine
Abstract
Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, have become integral tools in contemporary political violence and employed in diverse scenarios by a variety of state and non-state actors. They encompass a spectrum of capabilities, from off-the-shelf drones used for intelligence and reconnaissance to technologically advanced armed UAVs used by major military powers. To understand this evolving drone landscape, including an expansion of emerging manufacturers like Turkey and Iran, we highlight case studies of recent conflicts: civil wars (Libya 2019–2020), conflicts with external intervention (Yemen 2015–2022), revolts (Ethiopia 2020–2022), and interstate ...
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