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In this project, we discuss the phenomenon of UAV warfare. By conducting a discourse analysis of two speeches, one conducted by then counterterrorism advisor John Brennan and one by President Barack Obama, we investigate how UAV use is justified. We briefly discuss the historical background and contemporary public opinion in order to contextualize the discourse presented in the two speeches. The discourse analysis is structured in three analytical categories: how are representations of identity are articulated, how the speakers make claims about the future and finally the specific nature of the justifications of UAV use. Finally, we discuss how our empirical findings relate to the discussion of the changing nature of warfare, as well as we present a brief critique of a position in the current UAV debate. Our main argument in this discussion is that UAVs should be discussed within the social, discursive practice they are used, and not regarded merely as technological objects distinct from the context they exist in.

This paper is an attempt to provide a new voice in the scholarly discussion about the Gospel of Judas. This paper is discussing whether Judas in the gospel is viewed as the hero, as thought by some, or if he is as evil as ever. To be able to take part in this discussion, GNosticism and the historical context in which the gospel was written are important factors we must take into consideration. I will argue, in this paper, that Judas is more evil than ever and in order to show this, I will analyze the evidence found in the text itself as well as make use of other Gnostic texts and the New Testament. To further discuss the features of the Gospel of Judas I will make use of the arguments presented by other scholars in the field.