Introduction: ABMS-DI and the Race for Decision Dominance Modern warfare is no longer defined primarily by platform superiority, but by the ability to connect, process, and act on information faster than an adversary. In this context, the United States Department…...
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Introduction: The Double-Edged Sword of Technological Progress In the span of a single generation, digital technology has evolved from a supporting tool into the foundational infrastructure of modern civilization. From financial systems and healthcare networks to military command chains and…...
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Introduction: Quantum Communications and the Contest for Secure Global Connectivity As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, the security of digital communications has become a central pillar of national power. From military command systems to financial networks and critical…...
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Introduction: The Emergence of Cognitive Battlespace and the Security of Perception Mixed reality (MR) is rapidly transforming from an enabling technology into an operational layer of modern warfare—merging digital information with the physical environment to enhance perception, decision-making, and mission…...
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Introduction: Zero Trust as the Foundation of Digital Warfighting Resilience The future of military power will be defined not only by platforms and weapons, but by the integrity of the digital systems that connect and control them. The SolarWinds breach…...
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Introduction: Cyber Vulnerability as the Weakest Link in Nuclear Deterrence The greatest risk to nuclear stability in the 21st century may not be a new missile or warhead—but a compromised line of code. As cyber capabilities evolve, they are beginning…...
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Introduction: The Grid as a Contested Battlespace Energy infrastructure is no longer just an economic asset—it has become a primary battlespace in modern conflict. Power grids and nuclear facilities, once engineered for reliability and safety, are now high-value targets in…...
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Introduction: Supply Chain Security as a Systemic Business Risk In an era defined by hyperconnectivity, global businesses are no longer standalone entities—they are ecosystems. Complex webs of suppliers, vendors, software providers, and logistics partners enable unprecedented efficiency and scale.…...
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Introduction: From Cyber Risk to Strategic Battlespace Cybersecurity in 2025 is no longer a technical domain operating in the background of digital systems—it has become a primary theater of strategic competition. The convergence of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, hyperconnectivity, and…...
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Introduction The nature of strategic competition is changing. In previous eras, military power was measured primarily through troop strength, weapons inventories, and battlefield performance. Today, an equally decisive contest is unfolding far from traditional battlefields—inside factories, semiconductor foundries, software repositories,…...
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