Turkey's military drone technology has been the weapon of choice for combatants across the world, appearing in conflicts in Libya, Syria, Ethiopia, and elsewhere. However, concerns over who is buying these weapons and how these drones are used complicate Turkey's growing footprint in arms sales. Alper Coşkun explains why Turkey's drones are so popular and details the ethical concerns behind Turkey's drone sales and what the NATO member state can do to be a responsible arms exporter.
0:00 Why are drones becoming a weapon of choice for many states? 0:59 How did Turkey become a leader in drone technology? 2:12 How can Turkey sell its drones responsibly while keeping its edge in a competitive market?
About Alper Coşkun Alper Coşkun is a senior fellow within the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. His research focuses on Turkish foreign policy, especially in relation to the United States and Europe.
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