| ID | 158006 |
| Title Proper | Rise of targeted killing |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Walsh, James Igoe |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Targeted killings have become a central tactic in the United States' campaigns against militant and terrorist groups in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Both ‘demand’ and ‘supply’ factors explain the rise of targeted killings. Demand for targeted killings increased as the United States faced new threats from militant groups that could not be effectively countered with conventional military force. Concerns about the political consequences of long-term military involvement overseas and American casualties led political leaders to supply more targeted killings. The conclusion discusses how this tactic may have unintended consequences as other states follow the United States use of targeted killings. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 41, No.1-2; Feb 2018: p.143-159 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol: 41 No 1-2 |
| Key Words | Terrorism ; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ; Targeted Killings ; Drones ; Counter-Insurgency |