While responding to a post on a different subreddit, I came across the link below:

Almost 2,500 now killed by covert US drone strikes since Obama inauguration six years ago

I found this interesting, mainly because I did not expect a marked rise in military actions from a new President who seemed interested in distinguishing his foreign policy from that of his predecessor. For whatever reason, Republican policy always seemed a bit more "hawkish" but I am now starting to think that the increase has nothing to do with partisan policy but with the improved drone technology.

My questions for discussion:

• Why have drone strikes increased so dramatically? Is it simply a consequence of a more advanced world or is the increase politically motivated?

• Are drone strikes a partisan issue?

• Will "drone policy" change given the current geopolitical climate?