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General AssemblySpecial Political Decolonization Committee

Addressing the Ethics of Drone Warfare

While the world's technological innovation and prowess has increased and benefited humanity, this does not mean there haven’t been equal amounts of risks and dangers brought along. Amidst this modern age where military technology has evolved, controversy about the usage of drones in warfare has equally risen. When it comes to aerial warfare, there are guidelines nations need to comply with, such as adhering to the principles of humanitarian law. However, what makes this type of warfare concerning at this time is the rapid increase in civilian casualties as a result of drone strikes. Unmanned aerial technology such as drones has been used by the US Navy as far back as the 1930s, but the first attack using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) dates back to when Austrians attacked Venice on August 22, 1849. Drone strikes in the Middle East have caused a number of casualties, but the usage of UAVs has steadily increased. Delegates will debate the ethics of using drones during war. They will explore and discuss whether or not the usage of drones is “fair game”, should be banned entirely, or determine restrictions on their usage.

Chairs

Edward Moon

Yaretzi Montero

Maya Shtangrud

Andrea Escobar

Zia Khemani

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