The Realms of Modern Warfare
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The Expanding Battlefield - Modern warfare has evolved far beyond the trench and tank dynamics of World War I and World War II. Today’s conflicts extend into interconnected systems like undersea cables, satellites, and energy infrastructure, all of which can be targeted to disrupt societies. This shift means war is no longer confined to physical battlefields, but embedded within the systems that sustain our modern life. Weaponising Interdependence - Globalisation created deep economic interdependence, but this has now become a vulnerability that nations exploit. Financial systems rooted in the Bretton Woods system, alongside trade, sanctions, and export controls, are increasingly used as tools of coercion. As global trust declines, countries are pursuing resilience, particularly in critical areas like semiconductors and rare earths. Resources, Technology, and Accessibility - Control over necessities such as energy, food, and water is also becoming a central feature of modern confli
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