Aliya Robin Deri
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Aliya Robin Deri is a political scientist whose work illuminates the hidden costs of modern warfare, particularly the moral and political consequences of remote military technologies. Her most influential research, including the widely cited “Costless” War: American and Pakistani Reactions to the U.S. Drone War (2012, 7 citations), examines how drone strikes in Pakistan’s Waziristan region—over 290 covert operations since 2004—reshape public opinion and state legitimacy. Deri’s key contribution lies in challenging the notion that drone warfare is “costless,” revealing instead how it generates profound resentment and instability, even as it eliminates militant leaders. Her work bridges security studies, political psychology, and international relations, offering a critical lens on the ethics of targeted killing. By foregrounding the perspectives of affected populations, Deri has provided essential insights into the unintended consequences of counterterrorism policy. Her scholarship is a vital resource for students and researchers grappling with the human dimensions of asymmetric conflict, the politics of remote warfare, and the erosion of sovereignty in the age of drones.
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- 1"Costless" War: American and Pakistani Reactions to the U.S. Drone War7 citations · 2012