Part two of Conor Smith’s analysis of drone development in Canada touches upon the moral and legal issues surrounding their deployment.
Author: Conor Smith
Conor Smith graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science earning an MSc in International Relations Theory. Prior to his education overseas, Conor earned his BA in Political Science from Carleton University. His research interests are firmly rooted in the theoretical and metatheoretical issues that occupy the discipline of International Relations, including philosophy of science, the construction and mediation of practical logics of action, and the relationship between theory and practice. The issue areas that most captivate Conor in light of these interests include Global Governance, Foreign Policy Analysis, and, most recently and significantly, Global Health. Over the coming year, Conor hopes to build his CV through relevant employment experience and participation in essay competitions. In future, Conor hopes to continue his studies at the doctoral level.
Foreign Policy and Procurement: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Conor Smith explains how and why Canada’s incoherent foreign policy has undermined Canadian defence procurement.
NATO and Global Markets for Defence Technology
Conor Smith analyzes the cooperative arms trade among NATO member states.
On JUSTAS and Justice: Drones in the Canadian Armed Forces, Part One
Conor Smith weighs in on the status of drone development in Canada.
Changing Course: The Christmas Tree Effect and the Future of Procurement for the Canadian Soldier
Conor Smith sheds light on various ongoing Canadian Forces soldier systems modernization projects.
Jets, Ships, Tanks, and … Boots? On “Everyday” Procurement for the Canadian Armed Forces
Conor Smith reveals a growing trend of neglect affecting the Canadian Forces.
Canadian Innovation and the DARPA Model
A comparative analysis of Canadian and US defense research and development programs.
Eisenhower’s Warning: Part 2
Part 2 of Conor Smith’s analysis of the emergence and evolution of the Military Industrial Complex.
Eisenhower’s Warning: Part 1
Conor Smith analyses the Military Industrial Complex as a function of convergent political and economic factors.
Network-Enabled Operations and the Path Towards Total Interoperability
Conor Smith analyses the significance of network enabled operations in states’ military and defense apparatus.