From State Control to Remote Control: Warfare in the 21st Century

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University of Bath

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From State Control to Remote Control: Warfare in the 21st Century

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What is the course about?

From State Control to Remote Control: Warfare in the 21st Century

The course From State Control to Remote Control: Warfare in the 21st Century is an online class provided by University of Bath through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Explore the impact and ethics of using drones, special ops units and private security firms, with this free online course._x000D_

Course description

4 weeks

States are increasingly using remote control methods, such as drones, private military companies and special operations units, to engage in activities traditionally performed by conventional armed forces.
This course looks at the reasons behind this trend including security privatisation and risk aversion among politicians and the public. It also studies the opportunities that remote methods provide to circumvent the law.
We’ll ask how our understanding of war and security is changing, and how states in the future will ensure our security through such non-traditional means.

Examination of the philosophical, ethical and cultural challenges raised by remote control warfare
In-depth case studies focusing on Pakistan, Yemen, Afghanistan, Libya and Iraq to study the real-life implications of the move towards remote control warfare
Study of American, British and European motives for the use of remote means to fight wars

Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for the recent trend towards remote control warfare
Exhibit an awareness of the receiving-end consequences of remote control warfare
Display an understanding of the ethical implications of remote control warfare

This course will take an in-depth look at this subject, so you’ll need some pre-existing knowledge of the technical and theoretical issues covered.

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Prerequisites & Facts

From State Control to Remote Control: Warfare in the 21st Century

Course Topic

Crime and Criminology, Politics & Society

University, College, Institution

University of Bath

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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From State Control to Remote Control: Warfare in the 21st Century

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