Monthly Archives: April 2015

Is Islamic State Here To Stay?

Posted on April 29, 2015 by yorkagainstthewar

An image grab taken from a propaganda video by jihadist group ISIL shows ISIL militants gathering in Nineveh Province, Iraq Paul Rogers – Global Security Briefing – April 2015 Summary Despite advances by Iraqi government, Shi’a militia and Kurdish forces, … Continue reading →

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Film: We Are Many + Satellite Q & A Thursday 21st May 2015 110 Minutes

Posted on April 18, 2015 by yorkagainstthewar

On 15 February 2003, over 15 million people marched through the streets of 800 cities around the world to try to avert the war in Iraq. Director Amir Amirani’s fearless, thought-provoking documentary reveals the remarkable inside story behind the biggest … Continue reading →

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Killer robots: No one liable if future machines decide to kill, says Human Rights Watch

Posted on April 15, 2015 by yorkagainstthewar

Computer programmers, manufacturers and military personnel would all escape liability for unlawful deaths caused by fully autonomous weapons. Chris Green is Senior Reporter at The Independent Thursday 09 April 2015 If a soldier pulls a trigger on the battlefield with … Continue reading →

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Remote Warfare – Theory, Practice and Ethics by Esther Kersley

Posted on April 7, 2015 by yorkagainstthewar

The  Remote Control project is a project of the Network for Social Change hosted by Oxford Research Group. The project examines changes in military engagement, in particular the use of drones, special forces, private military companies and cyber warfare. Last … Continue reading →

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