Revolution in Military Affairs Sean McFate on Combined Arms and the Future of War
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May 16, 2024 Sean McFate, an expert on contemporary and future conflict, dives into the evolving landscape of warfare. He discusses the rise of hybrid strategies and the power of disinformation in proxy wars. McFate critiques the reliance on high-tech weaponry, stressing the importance of strategic understanding over mere technological advancement. He also addresses the growing impact of private military contractors and the disconnect between military leaders and political realities, emphasizing the need for clear victory criteria in modern combat.
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Disinformation Warfare
- Disinformation is now more potent than firepower in the hyper-information age.
- Adversarial nations exploit this by manipulating information to sow discord and weaken democracies.
Proxy Warfare in the Information Age
- The hyper-information age makes plausible deniability in proxy warfare harder to maintain.
- Rapid information spread exposes covert interventions, challenging traditional proxy war strategies.
The Rise of Mercenaries
- Mercenaries are re-emerging as significant players in modern warfare.
- The line between PMCs and mercenaries is blurred, with both being employed by various actors, including states and corporations.