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Innocence & Impotence

Geopolitics
United States
June 19, 2026に開始

Innocence & Impotence A few years ago, I overheard a conversation among some of my colleagues at the CIA, many of whom were military veterans. They were discussing drone operations on the Ukrainian frontlines, and the conversation turned to whether drone operators qualify as aces. Ace is a title that suggests courage, evoking the image of daring airmen of the world wars. Calling drone operators aces, my colleagues concluded, felt cheap; their kills were too remote, their position too safe. Th...

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Innocence & Impotence

Commonweal (United States) | Jun 18, 2026

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CLAIM 投稿者： will • Jun 19, 2026
Recognizing drone operators as aces promotes the idea that combat success can be achieved without direct confrontation, which could alter public perception of war.

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CLAIM 投稿者： will • Jun 19, 2026
Labeling drone operators as aces diminishes the valor of traditional pilots who face direct combat risks, undermining the historical significance of aerial combat.

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CLAIM 投稿者： will • Jun 19, 2026
The debate over drone operators as aces reflects broader questions about the changing nature of warfare and the value we place on different forms of military engagement.

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CLAIM 投稿者： will • Jun 19, 2026
Drone operators should be recognized as aces because they play a crucial role in modern warfare, ensuring safety for soldiers on the ground.

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The emotional distance created by drone warfare complicates the definition of heroism in combat, suggesting that traditional accolades may no longer apply.

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