This roundup, curated by ReThink Media, looks at how the media is talking about drone warfare (and related topics) and what stories are being told. With little transparency from governments on this topic, this roundup aims to be as comprehensive as possible, identifying breaking news, trends, developing stories, or interesting narratives. Rethink Media also use media coverage to compile a snapshot of...
Armed drones continue to proliferate, and States remain largely silent on their legal justifications guiding targeted drone strikes. Without bold leadership and multilateral collaboration, the global community remains at risk of unchecked proliferation and irresponsible use and export of drones. In this webinar, on October 22, experts will discuss current trends, initiatives, and opportunities that could be undertaken in a multilateral...
A short overview of news and updates from our network. If you have events, publications, or updates to share, you may forward them to info {at} efadrones.org...
A short overview of news and updates from our network. If you have events, publications, or updates to share, you may forward them to info {at} efadrones.org....
During this year's UN General Assembly First Committee, sixteen States mentioned the use of armed drones in their statements - a significant increase from the six countries in 2017. As existing restrictions on the US drone program have been severely weakened, the number of drone strikes are increasing, and the number of drones, drone users, and drone producers continues...
In the morning of the 24st of October 2018, EFAD members PAX and Stimson Center co-hosted a well-attended side event at the UN First Committee together with UNIDIR and the German and Dutch UN Disarmament ambassadors, to discuss the expanding use and proliferation of armed drones....
During the UN General Assembly’s First Committee, taking place in New York this October, several EFAD members will be presenting and doing outreach on armed drones....
A short overview with last week's updates from our network, including Article36, DroneWars UK, and the Stimson Center. If you have events or updates to share with our network, you may forward them to info {at} efadrones.org....