An Obama Doctrine on New Rules of War
The Obama administration has an opportunity — perhaps an obligation — to outline a doctrine that lays out criteria by which the United States will develop, deploy and use tactics such as drones and cyber attacks. Peter W. Singer and Thomas Wright wrote this memorandum to President Obama as part of Big Bets and Black Swans: A Presidential Briefing Book.
What are the key strategic goals and ethics that should drive development of drones and cyber systems?
When is authorization required for the operational deployment of such technologies versus notification?
How does the United States ensure that technologies that limit physical risk to the operator do not numb us to the political consequences of their use?
http://www.brookings.edu/research/papers/2013/01/an-obama-doctrine-on-new-rules-of-war
Had the good fortune to listen to Dr. Singer the other evening and this was one of the many topics he covered. One that we most certainly need to address as technologies evolve & the world moves forward. It is a long piece, but I believe worth the read.
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