The Narrative of the ‘Drone Revolution’: A Comparison of Public, Expert and Media Perspectives on the Use of Drones in Modern Warfare

The Narrative of the ‘Drone Revolution’: A Comparison of Public, Expert and Media Perspectives on the Use of Drones in Modern Warfare

This GAUK project examines the public opinion and perceptions of emerging military technologies and, specifically, uncrewed aerial systems in warfare and international politics. It looks at perceptions of various stakeholders, including experts, media, and the general public, in an attempt to explore the understanding of these technologies in various areas. The research primarily employs surveys and survey experiments to gather data on expert and public attitudes.

Research team

The principal investigator is Zakir Rzazade, the project is led by Assoc. Prof. PhDr. Michal Smetana, Ph.D.

Donor

The project is funded by the Charles University Grant Agency.

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Duration

The project is taking place from 2024 to 2026.