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Against Inclusion
The inclusion of cultural and human geographic concepts in military and intelligence operations might seem potentially advantageous operationally, but it presents substantial ethical dilemmas and risks misusing sensitive cultural information, compromising research objectivity, and fostering mistrust due to perceived ulterior motives. This is why we are against it.
Historical Misuse of Social Sciences
One of the primary concerns is the historical misuse of the social sciences in conflict zones. The integration of cultural geography into military and intelligence operations can lead to the exploitation of sensitive cultural information. Researchers often struggle with ethical concerns that the information they provide may be used to harm individuals or communities. For example, understanding the cultural dynamics of a region might be used to manipulate local populations or exploit divisions within communities, leading to further conflict and harm (Pawinski, 2018).
Financial Support and Objectivity
Another ethical dilemma arises from the financial support provided by military and intelligence agencies to researchers. Such funding has the potential to compromise the objectivity of the research. When researchers are financially tied to military or intelligence agencies, there can be a perceived or real bias in their findings, which can undermine the credibility of the research and the discipline as a whole...…promote understanding and peace.
In conclusion, the inclusion of cultural and human geographic concepts in military and intelligence operations might offer some operational advantages, but the ethical dilemmas it presents are a major problem that undermines any advantages it may afford. The potential for misuse, the challenges to research objectivity, classification issues, and the perception of ulterior motives all highlight the need for caution and rigorous ethical considerations when merging these fields. The primary goal of cultural geography is to understand and appreciate the diverse cultures and human dynamics of our world. Using this knowledge for military or intelligence objectives can compromise…
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Pawinski, M. (2018). Going beyond human terrain system: Exploring ethical dilemmas. Journalof Military Ethics, 17(2-3), 122-139.
Wainwright, J. D. (2016). The U.S. military and human geography: Reflections on ourconjuncture. Annals of the American Association of Geographers, 106(2), 513-520.
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