Publication Date
2015
Document Type
Thesis
Committee Members
R. William Ayres Iv (Committee Member), Vaughn Shannon (Committee Chair), Jonathan Winkler (Committee Member)
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Abstract
What are the reasons for the increasing number of drone strikes between 2002 and 2012 by the United States? This study examines the various aspects of the United States government which led to this increase in the number of strikes. Specifically, this study examines the military capabilities, the military leadership bureaucracy and presidential aspects of drone use. Through the division of this time period into three sections, this study seeks to find explain the events which led to the increase in the use of drones by the United States. This study concludes with a discussion on what the future may hold for the United States Unmanned Aerial Combat Vehicle program.
Page Count
60
Department or Program
Department of Political Science
Year Degree Awarded
2015
Copyright
Copyright 2015, all rights reserved. This open access ETD is published by Wright State University and OhioLINK.
