The Drone Debate offers a thorough investigation of the where why how & when of the US's use of UAVs Beginning with a historical overview of the use of drones in warfare it then addresses whether targeted killing operations are strategically wise whether they are permissible under international law & the related ethical issues It also looks at the political factors behind the use of drones including domestic & global attitudes toward their use & potential issues of proliferation & escalation Finally the use of drones by other countries such as Israel & China is examined Each chapter features a case study that highlights particular incidents & patterns of operation in specific regions including Yemen Somalia Pakistan & Libya & strike types (signature strikes personality strikes etc)