Security technologies in weak states
Tuesday 3 March 2020, 14.30-16.30 |
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DIIS ∙ Danish Institute for International Studies |
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Auditorium |
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Gl. Kalkbrænderi Vej 51A |
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2100 Copenhagen |
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Drones and other security technologies are gaining importance in law enforcement. This includes fragile states where the security sector often struggles to control the territory and its people.
Wide range surveillance, biometrics and facial recognition are considered efficient, precise and low-cost both financially and in terms of casualties for the intervener.
But what are the consequences of the increased technological capabilities? How do they influence the relationship between state and society – especially in weak states.
In this event Arthur Holland Michel will draw on his recent book, ‘Eyes in the Sky - The Secret Rise of Gorgon Stare and How It Will Watch Us All’. His talk focuses on the rise of military wide area surveillance.
Katja Lindskov Jacobsen, Senior Researcher at Center for Military Studies, University of Copenhagen will present on security technologies and the use of biometrics in Somalia.
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Speakers |
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Arthur Holland Michel, author of ‘Eyes in the Sky’ and co-director of the Center for the Study of the Drone, Bard College, USA |
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Programme |
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14.30-14.40 |
Introduction |
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Maria-Louise Clausen |
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14.40-15.15 |
'We Can See Everything': The rise of military wide area surveillance |
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Arthur Holland Michel |
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15.15-15.30 |
Coffee |
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15.30-16.00 |
Shadowy conjunctions: Imaginaries and infrastructures in Somalia’s multi-actor biometrics |
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Katja Lindskov Jacobsen |
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16.00-16.30 |
Q&A |
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Moderated by Maria-Louise Clausen |
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Practical information |
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The seminar will be held in English. |
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Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Please use our online registration form no later than Monday 2 March 2020 at 10.00. |
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