Commentary
Steve Feldstein
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In The Media
How Global Demand for Military Drones is Transforming International Security and Geopolitics
Military use of drones is surging globally. This paper argues that regional powers, particularly Iran, Israel, and Türkiye, are driving the proliferation of military drone exports due to cost efficiencies, improved capabilities, and minimal export restrictions.
Published on Dec 6, 2023
About the Author
Steve Feldstein
Director and Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Steve Feldstein is a senior fellow and director of the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. His research focuses on technology, national security, the global context for democracy, and U.S. foreign policy. His new book, Bytes and Bullets: Global Rivalry, Private Tech, and the New Shape of Modern Warfare, is now available from St. Martin’s Press.
- Why the Pentagon Was So Spooked About the B–1 Bombers in England
- The Disruptive Politics of AIResearch
Steve Feldstein, Shreya Joshi
Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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