Neil Renic

Neil Renic is a Lecturer in Ethics at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), specializing in the evolving nature of warfare, the ethics of lethal force, and emerging military technologies. He is affiliated with the Centre for Military Studies at the University of Copenhagen and serves as a member of the International Committee for Robot Arms Control (ICRAC). His work bridges philosophical inquiry with practical military ethics, focusing on the moral implications of technological advancements in warfare.

His research interests include the ethical dimensions of autonomous weapons systems, the moral status of combatants, and the application of just war theory to modern conflicts. At UNSW, he contributes to discussions on responsible innovation in military technology, emphasizing the need for ethical frameworks to address 21st-century warfare challenges.

Neil Renic is actively engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly through his role at UNSW and international partnerships. He has contributed to debates on arms control and the legal-ethical governance of robotic weapons, positioning him at the intersection of academic research and global security policy.