The Future of Weaponized Unmanned Systems: Challenges and Opportunities
This report explores the future challenges and opportunities of weaponized unmanned systems (WUS), focusing on governance and regulation to ensure global security.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Global Governance Futures |
| Publication date: | July 1, 2015 |
| Authors: | Abdulrahman El-Sayed, Kevin Körner, Krystle Kaul, Mio Nozoe, Mio Nozoe., Swati Malik, Takaaki Asano, Wei Liu |
| Time horizon: | 2025 |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
| Page count: | 31 |
Methods
The research method used in this report includes structured scenario planning, factor analysis, and consultation with experts in the field. This approach facilitated the development of plausible future scenarios and strategic policy recommendations.
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Key Insights
The report examines the evolution of weaponized unmanned systems (WUS) over the next decade, considering technological advances, geopolitical dynamics, and the threat of terrorism. It presents two scenarios: one where WUS exacerbate global conflicts and another where an international legal order emerges to regulate WUS. Policy recommendations include creating a legal framework to govern WUS, diversifying policy discussions, establishing a policy forum, seeking political balance, and addressing technical challenges.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2015 publication year | 2020s time horizon | 2025 time horizon | English publication language | autonomous weapons | combat | drones | geopolitical dynamics | global geographic scope | global security | governance challenges | international law | military technology | policy recommendations | regulation | scenario planning | technological advances | terrorism | unknown geographic scope | weaponized unmanned systems