Revolution in Military Affairs: The United States and Its Big Competitors

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Published: Dec 29, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/hapscpbs.29500
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Revolution in Military Affairs Military Revolution USA Russia China Technology Technological Innovation Military Doctrines
Argyris Chatziilias
Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus, Greece
Abstract

The term “Revolution in Military Affairs” (RMA) has been one of the most significant areas of study for international relations scholars during the last seventy years. Its interpretation is debatable. This paper, after approaching the matter theoretically, seeks to underline the main weaknesses of the American RMA along with their implications against the efforts of its main competitors, Russia, and China. The two, in the age of information technology, try to undermine their competitor’s advantages and manage to accomplish their own breakthrough in the field, with each displaying its own unique approach to the matter. Going full circle, some recommendations are suggested for the United States at the end.

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