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4. Drone Warfare and US Grand Strategy During the Bush Administration

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Abstract

The chapter examines the use of drones in US grand strategy during the Bush administration, particularly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It discusses the shift from a defensive realist stance to an offensive liberal approach, emphasizing the use of drones for leadership decapitation and the unintended consequences of these strikes, such as civilian casualties and increased anti-American sentiment. The analysis covers the evolution of drone warfare under Bush, the domestic and international rationale behind their use, and their impact on US grand strategy. The chapter concludes by highlighting the paradoxical effects of drone strikes, which undermined the strategic objectives of promoting democracy and countering terrorism.

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Title
Drone Warfare and US Grand Strategy During the Bush Administration
Author
Francis N. Okpaleke
Copyright Year
2023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47730-0_4
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