Synopsis: This thesis explores the implications of artificial intelligence [AI] for global security, with a particular focus on its effects on warfare and international peacekeeping operations. As AI technologies advance, their integration into military strategies and security frameworks presents both transformative opportunities and significant challenges. This research seeks to address critical questions regarding how AI can enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making processes, and potentially alter the nature of conflict.
Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study combines qualitative analyses of military case studies and peacekeeping missions with quantitative assessments of AI's impact on conflict dynamics. Key findings reveal that while AI has the potential to streamline logistics, improve surveillance, and facilitate rapid response in crisis situations, it also raises pressing ethical concerns regarding accountability, autonomy, and the risk of escalation in conflicts.
Moreover, this thesis examines the implications of AI for international peacekeeping, highlighting how autonomous systems and data analytics can enhance mission effectiveness while also posing risks to human oversight and operational integrity. The study emphasizes the necessity for robust international frameworks and regulations to govern AI applications in warfare and peacekeeping, ensuring that technological advancements align with principles of humanitarian law and global security.
Ultimately, this research underscores the critical need for policymakers, military strategists, and international organizations to engage in proactive discussions about the role of AI in shaping the future of warfare and peacekeeping. By navigating these complexities, the global community can harness the benefits of AI while mitigating its potential risks, paving the way for a more secure and peaceful world.
Autobiography: Dr. James M. Copas, LLM., LLM., a life-time student of learning and lover of reading books and writing a few as well, is deeply educated in international law, intellectual property law, and business law. Raised in Hamilton, Ohio, he earned his AA and BA from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, his Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, Michigan and multiple LLM degrees from Stetson University College of Law, St Petersburg, Florida, the John Marshall School of Law, Chicago and the University of Illinois, Chicago.
