Experts: terrorism and drones change struggles for peace
Terrorism and drones have changed the landscape of human conflict forever, according to professors at the University of Waterloo
Terrorism and drones have changed the landscape of human conflict forever, according to professors at the University of Waterloo
By Media RelationsExperts in conflict, security, and governance are available to speak to the media about the role of research in addressing new and volatile threats to peace.
Professor John Ravenhill, director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs
Robotic weapons and unmanned drones are increasingly replacing soldiers on the battlefield. Terrorist groups have become as lethal as national armies. States now see their own citizens as security threats. Accompanying all of these developments has been a systematic undermining of the decades-old international laws of war. Now more than ever we need academic institutions to work together with governments to craft creative responses to the new security challenges.
Professor Lowell Ewert, director of Peace and Conflict Studies, Conrad Grebel University College
Events in the world today profoundly demonstrate how violence begets violence. It is impossible to kill one’s way to peace. What is needed is a new paradigm of mutual respect, human rights, affirmation of the dignity of everyone, which is formed and strengthened through education.
Professor Suzan Ilcan, director of Waterloo’s Global Governance program
We will need new and bold thinking if we are to have any hope of addressing conflict and governance challenges taking place in regions around the world. The necessity for empirically sound, policy-relevant research devoted to the pursuit of peace and social justice is as pressing as ever.
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