Edward Barrett

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Edward Barrett is a leading scholar in the governance of emerging military technologies, with a primary focus on the ethical and legal dimensions of autonomous weapons systems. His most-cited work, "International Governance of Autonomous Military Robots" (2016), has garnered 46 citations and stands as a foundational analysis of the challenges posed by lethal autonomous robotics—weapons capable of exerting lethal force without human intervention. Barrett’s research critically examines how international law and policy must adapt to prevent destabilizing arms races and ensure human accountability in warfare. Beyond this paper, his contributions span the intersection of technology, security, and ethics, offering pragmatic frameworks for regulating artificial intelligence in military contexts. His work has influenced policy discussions among governments and NGOs, making him a key voice in debates on the future of conflict. For students and researchers, Barrett’s scholarship provides a clear, urgent roadmap for navigating the complexities of autonomous military systems, emphasizing the need for proactive governance to safeguard human control over life-and-death decisions.