| | | | | | | | | | On behalf of the Austrian Institute for International Affairs – oiip, I want to remind you of the following Panel Discussion:
X Marks the Spot: The Performance of Precise Targeted Killing of Terrorists
High-Value Targeting (HVT) has been a cornerstone of American counterterrorism for two decades. Beyond eliminating targets, it aims to deter future threats and reassure citizens of their government’s ability to keep them safe. While planned covertly, these strikes are publicized to highlight precision and contrast with the indiscriminate violence of terrorists. This talk explores the rise of such public performances and examines how Israel, as a key US ally, has adopted and abused the tropes of this genre in its own recent counterterrorism efforts.
Keynote:
Dr. Christopher J. Fuller
Associate Professor on Modern US History, University of Southampton
Dr Christopher J. Fuller, a contemporary historian of US foreign policy, investigates the intersections of technology, national security, and insecurity through archival research, leaked material, and open-source methods. He has published on drones, counterterrorism law, and cyber conflict. This talk stems from his latest project, The Hammer and the Scalpel: America’s Precision Ethos and Culture of War, which explores not just the military aspects of precision warfare, but also its political, linguistic, aesthetic, and social impact upon the US and its allies.
Moderation:
Dr. Daniela Pisoiu
Senior Researcher oiip
Date:
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Time:
17:00 - 18:30
Venue:
oiip
Währinger Strasse 3/12, 1090 Wien
Registration
The event will be recorded and made available as an audio podcast.
In cooperation with the University for Continuing Education Krems.
Best regards,
Petra Podesser
Österreichisches Institut für Internationale Politik
Währinger Straße 3/12
A-1090 Wien
Tel. +43 1 581 11 06-12
petra.podesser@oiip.ac.at
www.oiip.ac.at
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Währinger Straße 3/12
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