Megatrends Africa: Drone warfare and the balance of military power in Africa
Advanced combat drones are increasingly used in conflicts in Africa. Countries like Iran, Turkey and the UAE provide these weapons. Gerrit Kurtz and Wolfram Lacher explain how drone usage has the potential to shift the balance of military power between state forces and insurgents.
**Guests: ** Dr Gerrit Kurtz is a Research Associate in the Africa and Middle East Research Division at SWP.
Dr Wolfram Lacher is a Project Director of Megatrends Africa and a Senior Associate in the Africa and Middle East Research Division at SWP.
Host: Esme Nicholson
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