المجلة الأكادمية للبحوث القانونية والسياسية
Volume 8, Numéro 2, Pages 778-791
2024-09-25

The Legal Status Of Drones In Armed Conflicts: Analysing Current Norms And Future Challenges

Authors : Brahimi Smail .

Abstract

Drones have emerged as critical equipment in current war, revolutionizing army operations. However, questions arise about their legal status under International Humanitarian Law. The use of drones challenge situations conventional IHL frameworks, posing ethical and operational dilemmas. Accountability, duty, and the emergence of autonomous drones further complicate these issues. The use of drones in armed conflict has significant implications for international law and international security. Integrating drones into military techniques challenging existing legal norms and requires updates to cope with their specific characteristics. The evolving technology increases issues approximately sovereignty, civilian protection, and ethics, necessitating proactive and dynamic processes to regulating drone use in armed conflicts.

Keywords

drone ; autonomous drone ; armed conflict ; humaniratian law ; artificial intelligence