International Ethics

The UNSW International Ethics Research Group brings together International Relations, Political Theory and Moral Philosophy to address ethical questions in international politics. 

We are seeking candidates to work on projects in the following areas:

The Ethics of Militarisation and Demilitarization 

Projects might focus on areas such as:

• unmanned weapons systems; 
• the bioengineering and enhancement of soldiers;
• non-lethal weapons;
• the use of modern ICT technologies for information; warfare campaigns.

The Ethical Development and Use of Advanced Military Technologies

Projects might focus on areas such as:

• autonomous and unmanned weapons systems;
• the bioengineering and enhancement of soldiers;
• non-lethal weapons;
• the use of modern ICT technologies for information warfare campaigns.

Cultural Diversity and Toleration

Projects might focus on areas such as:

• the issues in accommodating minorities;
• religious diversity;
• the concepts of toleration, neutrality, recognition, or respect;
• social cohesion & national identity;
• migration;
• integration; citizenship.