Sumita Kunashakaran
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Dr. Sumita Kunashakaran is a pioneering scholar at the intersection of gender studies, military technology, and international security. Her most cited work, "Un(wo)manned aerial vehicles: an assessment of how unmanned aerial vehicles influence masculinity in the conflict arena" (2016), critically examines how the rise of drone warfare disrupts traditional constructions of masculinity within military institutions. By bridging feminist theory with the ethics of remote warfare, she challenges prevailing assumptions about combat, courage, and the gendered nature of technological power. Though her citation count is modest—with this paper garnering 9 citations—its interdisciplinary impact is significant, opening new avenues for dialogue between security studies and gender analysis. Dr. Kunashakaran’s research compels us to reconsider how emerging technologies reshape not only the battlefield but also the very identities of those who wage war. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers exploring the ethical and social dimensions of military innovation, offering a nuanced lens through which to understand the evolving relationship between masculinity, technology, and conflict.
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