Cutting-Edge Warfare: The Cases of Russia, China and Israel

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Published: Aug 31, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/jpentai.31243
Keywords:
Modern Warfare New Technologies Russia China Israel Cyber Warfare 5th Generation Networks
Panagiota Tzanetou
Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus, Greece
Abstract

According to political realism, countries are in a constant state of competition with each other. This competition ranges from markets to weapons causing the ones that wish to change the balance of power to opt for innovation in all fields. Although the concept of innovation is not new, current conditions demand that this innovation is connected to technology. The incorporation of new technologies gives states the chance to rise to the top of the power competition, while middle powers have the ability to tackle their state and non-state enemies using them. This paper focuses on what these new technologies are and what Russia, China and Israel are doing with them, providing insight regarding the way these technologies can be used to serve national interest in a security dilemma environment.

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