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U.S. Drone Usage

Current Situation:

Since the Obama administration came into office, drone strikes are the most frequently used technique in order to fight international terrorism. With approximately 7,000 drones of which about 2000 are armed, this counterterrorism strategy is one of the most efficient tools of the U.S.. Especially, in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Yemen, and Somalia, drones are deployed where internationally operating terrorist groups are hiding. In countries like Pakistan, the U.S. works in accordance with the Pakistani government. Currently, a controversial debate is heating up in the U.S. and amongst the international community regarding the advantages and disadvantages of drone strikes.

Background:

The United States' war on terror in response to the 9/11 attacks justifies the use of drones in order reduce the possibility of a terrorist attack, call those responsible for the 9/11 attacks to account, and, thereby, guarantee the security of the U.S. population. With the 'Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Terrorists', Congress provided a legal basis for the use of 'all necessary means' in the fight to eliminate alarming threats caused by terrorist groups like al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and affiliated groups.

Advantages of Drones: …show more content…

military personnel, comparatively little financial expenses, and a minimum of civilian casualties. It is effective in the fight against international terrorism as it puts terrorist groups on defense. It forces these groups into hiding by targeting their safe havens. With the killing of key figures, the internal structure of these terrorist groups is attacked which not only shatters their sense of predominance in the region, but also compels them to find new ways of communicating and

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