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Beware Blue Skies: The Psychology and Ethics of Drone Warfare Book Now Armed drones have become a pervasive and ever-present feature of modern warfare Join us at IWM London on 14 November for Beware Blue Skies, a panel discussion and Q&A exploring the psychology and ethics of drone warfare. By using remotely operated drones, militaries are able to prevent the risk of troops being physically harmed. Despite this, there are momentous ethical dilemmas involved in the use of armed drones in warfare. The damage radius of a strike often exceeds the use of ground troops, and the collateral loss of civilian life can be significant. Meanwhile, drones are used in shadowy undeclared warzones, often under questionable legal pretences. So what are the considerations involved in using drones in war? What is the impact of drone warfare on local civilian populations? And what does the future of drone warfare look like as AI is increasingly integrated into the battlefield? Beware Blue Skies is presented by the IWM Institute, IWM's research and knowledge exchange hub. Find out more and book your tickets.  This IWM Institute Live event is part of IWM London's upcoming War and the Mind exhibition, opening 27 September.   IWM In Conversation With: Helen Fry 12 September, IWM London Join author Helen Fry for a discussion of her new book, Why I Became an X Troop Commando: The Life of Colin Anson, telling the story of Colin Anson, a German-Jewish refugee who fought for Britain with a commando force of German and Austrian citizens. Following the talk, you’ll have a chance to ask your questions before enjoying a viewing of the Second World War Galleries. Find Out More       More IWM In Conversation With events Richard Overy 2 October IWM London   Join Richard Overy for an in-depth discussion around his latest book Why War?, which explores how humanity is repeatedly drawn into conflict, despite understanding its horror. Overy will discuss how warfare becomes a legitimate option – why it’s part of our past, and likely to be part of our future.   Find Out More Damien Lewis 23 October HMS Belfast Join bestselling author Damien Lewis aboard HMS Belfast to discuss his latest book, SAS: Daggers Drawn. Following the conversation, ask your questions in a live Q&A session and meet Lewis to have your book copy signed. Then enjoy exclusive after-hours entry to HMS Belfast's decks.   Find Out More