Head to the SMoCA Lounge Monday, December 8th at 6:30 pm for an evening filled with fascinating discussion on the topic “Drone Wars: Transforming Conflict, Law, and Policy” and a book signing.
The discussion will feature theco-editors Peter Bergen and Daniel Rothenberg. They will explore the use of drones both present and future as they reflect on the implications and ethics, which are involved with this sensitive topic. “Drone Wars: Transforming Conflict, Law, and Policy published by the Cambridge University Press, presents a series of essays by legal scholars, journalists, government officials, military analysts, social scientists, and foreign policy experts” states SMoCA. In war Drones are used for some of the most critical conflicts and this book covers the significant debates on targeted killing and civilian casualties, examines key data on drone deployment and its impact while offers new ideas on their historical development, significance, and impact on law and policy.
A little about these editors Peter L. Bergen is the author of four books about al-Qaeda, as well as a print, television, and web journalist; and documentary producer. He is the director of the national security program at the New America Foundation in Washington and CNN's national security analyst. Daniel Rothenberg is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics and Global Studies and the Lincoln Fellow for Ethics and International Human Rights Law at Arizona State University. Rothenberg is the author and editor of several books and a frequent contributor on issues of international law, conflict, and global politics. Don’t miss “Drone Wars Discussion and Book Signing” this event promises a captivating discussion on this book! Also this a perfect opportunity to buy copies of the book available for purchase at the event and then have them signed by the authors! This book would make an excellent gift with the upcoming holidays! This event is free and open to the public.
As always be sure to catch the SMoCA latest corresponding exhibition “Covert Operations: Investigating the Known Unknowns” an exhibition that looks at important themes of secrecy, disclosure, violence, power, subterfuge, surveillance, territory, geography and the visible versus the hidden. The SMoCA is located at 7374 East Second Street, Scottsdale 85251. Visit their website for more information about exhibitions and events at https://www.smoca.org/. SMoCA Photo copyright Sean Deckert / Calcinean Projects.
