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The Search for Antiseptic War: The Prospects and Perils of Drones for the United States, the Sahel and Beyond

The Search for Antiseptic War: The Prospects and Perils of Drones for the United States, the Sahel and Beyond
The Search for Antiseptic War: The Prospects and Perils of Drones for the United States, the Sahel and Beyond

"The U.S. Government has made clear that stabilization missions requiring deployment of large numbers of personnel - military and civilian - are not on the agenda for the foreseeable future. Not only budget constraints, but also sobering experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan have produced a strategic shift."

Author Ann L. Phillips provides an overview of U.S. drone policy in the Sahel and elsewhere, and elaborates through analysis two major concerns with this evolving policy: mission effectiveness and moral hazard. Read more by opening the pdf link below.

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Ann L. Phillips

Former Public Policy Scholar;
Former Professor of International Security Studies Director, Program in Security, Stability, Transition and Reconstruction, George C. Marshall Center, Germany

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The Africa Program works to address the most critical issues facing Africa and US-Africa relations, build mutually beneficial US-Africa relations, and enhance knowledge and understanding about Africa in the United States. The Program achieves its mission through in-depth research and analyses, public discussion, working groups, and briefings that bring together policymakers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to analyze and offer practical options for tackling key challenges in Africa and in US-Africa relations.    Read more