Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Turkish Studies - Economics, Finance, Politics , cilt.20, sa.1, ss.107-124, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)
This article examines Türkiye's strategic deployment of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) in regional conflicts and its implications for international norms and global governance. Integrating realist and constructivist perspectives, the study analyzes how Türkiye leverages LAWS to enhance its power projection while challenging established norms of warfare. Through detailed case studies of Syria, Libya, and Nagorno-Karabakh, the research explores the legal and ethical dilemmas posed by autonomous weapons, including challenges to International Humanitarian Law and the accountability gap. The findings reveal that Türkiye's actions contribute to norm fragmentation, reflecting a shift in how middle powers influence the evolution of global norms. The article underscores the urgent need for comprehensive international regulations to address the complexities introduced by autonomous warfare and to prevent the erosion of established international legal frameworks.