USING INNOVATIVE DRONE TECHNOLOGIES TO COMBAT TERRORISM IN THE LAKE CHAD BASIN
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Authors
Njock, John W.
Subjects
terrorism
insurgency
counterterrorism
CT
counterinsurgency
COIN
unmanned aerial vehicles
UAVs
combat drones
drone technology
sustaining technologies
disruptive technologies
first person view
FPV
intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance
ISR
airstrikes
remote sensing
insurgency
counterterrorism
CT
counterinsurgency
COIN
unmanned aerial vehicles
UAVs
combat drones
drone technology
sustaining technologies
disruptive technologies
first person view
FPV
intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance
ISR
airstrikes
remote sensing
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Jasper, Scott E.
Dahl, Erik J.
Date of Issue
2024-12
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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This thesis explores the transformative potential of innovative drone technologies in counterterrorism efforts across the Lake Chad Basin, highlighting their role in enhancing regional peace and stability. Combat drones, with their proven effectiveness, offer a groundbreaking shift from traditional ground combat to advanced aerial strategies, aligning with ethical warfare principles to improve public perception. Specifically, first-person view drones provide an affordable and adaptable solution for less technologically advanced nations within the Multinational Joint Task Force, blending seamlessly with conventional military assets for enhanced operational effectiveness. Case studies from the Ethiopian civil war and the United States’ drone campaign in Pakistan demonstrate the tactical efficiency of drones while also discussing the ethical and legal considerations involved. Furthermore, experiences from conflicts in Ukraine and Myanmar illustrate the pivotal role and limitations of these technologies in evolving battlefield tactics, particularly against stronger adversaries. This research underscores the need for strategic integration of drone technologies to foster a secure and stable Lake Chad Basin through sound policies upholding political cooperation and operational collaboration amongst riparian neighboring states.
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