Peter Bergen : American monopoly on drones is long gone ; other nations have them . He says this will change history and lead to a new arms race . It remains unclear just how many of China 's drones are operational and how many of them are still in development , but China is intent on catching up with the United States ' rapidly expanding drone arsenal . Russia , Iran , Israel , European nations are among those with drones , he says . Bergen : U.S. use of drones is setting a precedent without enough discussion of the legal issues .
Peter Bergen : American monopoly on drones is long gone ; other nations have them . He says this will change history and lead to a new arms race . Russia , Iran , Israel , European nations are among those with drones , he says . Bergen : U.S. use of drones is setting a precedent without enough discussion of the legal issues .