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McNamara’s Lessons for the Drone Age
An essay in Modern Diplomacy argues that Robert McNamara’s experience as US Defence Secretary during the Vietnam War offers relevant lessons for today’s era of drone warfare. The piece draws parallels between past failures of military strategy and escalation and the current widespread use of unmanned systems in conflicts, urging policymakers to weigh restraint and accountability before relying on technology-driven warfare.
Why now: Drone warfare is prominent in current conflicts, prompting reflection on historical lessons from American military decision-making.
Robert McNamaraModern DiplomacyUnited StatesVietnam War
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