Thomas Hammes - Autonomous Weapons

Dr. Thomas Hammes discusses autonomous drones, helicopters, torpedoes, sea-mines, and explores the ethical considerations of autonomy from his recent New Atlanticist article, "Autonomous weapons are the moral choice". We also touch on Dr. Hammes 2019 book, "Deglobalization and International Security", which describes how advances in AI & autonomy are influencing the defense supply chain changing the future of warfare. Deglobalization and International Security (Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Deglobalization-International-Security-paperback-Communications/dp/1621964736 Dr. Thomas X. Hammes is a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at National Defense University. Dr. Hammes retired at the rank of Colonel from the United States Marine Corps after thirty years of service, during which he served at all levels in the operating forces to include command of an intelligence battalion, an infantry battalion and the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force. He participated in stabilization operations in Somalia and Iraq as well as training insurgents in various places. Hammes has a Doctorate in Modern History from Oxford University, and is the author of three books and over 200 articles. He lectures extensively on the future of conflict, strategy, and insurgency in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. LINKS & RESOURCES Autonomous weapons are the moral choice https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/autonomous-weapons-are-the-moral-choice/ Deglobalization and International Security (Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Deglobalization-International-Security-paperback-Communications/dp/1621964736