State Deterrence in a Disruptive Future
Can AI reshape the future of warfare and deterrence? This article explores how advancements in AI and autonomous weapons are transforming military strategy and state power dynamics. As weapons systems grow more independent, states are redefining deterrence strategies to maintain security in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. From drones to human-machine teaming, the article examines potential benefits and ethical challenges in a world where AI could both enhance and destabilise global defence. Discover how these innovations could disrupt geopolitical stability.
Written by Dmytro Sochnyev and Vitaliy Venislavskyy
Command and Control (C&C): C&C coordinates military operations by managing systems, relaying intelligence, and executing missions. It is vital but vulnerable to cyber and physical threats.
Command and Control (C&C): C&C coordinates military operations by managing systems, relaying intelligence, and executing missions. It is vital but vulnerable to cyber and physical threats.
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China’s nuclear expansion is increasing uncertainty around crisis decision-making, making deterrence less predictable and raising the risk of miscalculation, especially over Taiwan.
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