Technology, Innovation, and Modern War – Class 18 – General James Mattis
Feb 20, 2021
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General James Mattis discusses the urgency of defending freedoms, integrating emerging technologies in warfare, and shares a story of mutual understanding in a war zone. He also inspires unity and service for a better society.
China's authoritarian regime poses challenges for international relations, reflecting internal dynamics in external behavior.
Effective military transformation relies on integrating technology strategically, surpassing mere technological advancement for success in warfare.
Deep dives
General James Mattis on China's Authoritarian Regime
General James Mattis highlights China's authoritarian regime and its ambitions to rewrite rules while maintaining political control. He emphasizes that China's internal authoritarianism reflects its external behavior, posing challenges for international relations. The understanding that an authoritarian country at home will likely not promote liberal rules abroad is underscored by Mattis.
The Importance of Integration in Military Technology
Mattis discusses the significance of integrating military technology effectively, using historical examples like tank development in World War I. He illustrates that successful military transformation hinges more on integration than merely developing advanced technology. The example of how Germany outclassed others in tank warfare by better integration highlights the value of effective strategic integration.
Preparing for Future Warfare
In evaluating the future of warfare, Mattis stresses the necessity of understanding and adapting to emerging technologies such as cyber and space domains. He emphasizes the need to address the double-edged nature of these technologies and advocates for strategic preparation to navigate future threats. Mattis encourages continuous learning and active engagement in government branches to contribute to national security efforts.
We just held our eighteenth and final session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War. Joe Felter, Raj Shah and I designed a class to examine the new military systems, operational concepts and doctrines that will emerge from 21st century technologies – Space, Cyber, AI & Machine Learning and Autonomy.
Today General James Mattis addressed the class.
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