This book explores the implications of drone warfare for the legitimacy of global order.

1. Conceptualizing Global Order in an Era of Remote Warfare Paul Lushenko, Srinjoy Bose, and William Maley Part I: Why do states use drone warfare? 2. Realism, Drone Warfare, and the Future of the International System John Hardy 3. International Society's Challenge of Targeted Killing by Drones Jodok Troy 4. A Blended Interpretation of Drone Warfare Paul Lushenko 5. Drone Warfare and the Human Protection Transnational Legal Order Cecilia Jacob and Nicola Mathieson Part II: How does drone warfare affect global order? 6. Hierarchy, Drones, and Global Order in International Society John Williams 7. Armed Drones and Sovereignty: The Arc of Strategic Sovereign Possibilities Daniel R. Brunstetter and Amélie Férey 8. Drone Warfare and International Humanitarian Law: The U.S., the I.C.R.C, and the Contest over the Global Legal Order Arturo Jimenez-Bacardi 9. Drone Warfare and the Management of Violence William Maley Part III: How can international society best govern drone warfare? 10. Coming Soon to a Theater (of War) Near You: Drones of all Shapes and Sizes Keith L. Carter 11.The Context and Prospects of Regulating Drones in Conflict Michael P. Kreuzer 12. Suleimani's Choice: The Narrow Permissions and Wider Considerations of Remote Warfare Robert Underwood Part IV: Conclusion 13. The Significance-and Potential-of a Fourth Wave of Drone Warfare Scholarship John Blaxland, Srinjoy Bose, and Paul Lushenko