How AI and Cyber Warfare Are Transforming Nuclear Deterrence in the 21st Century
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Hamda Jilani Kasi
Summary
This article examines the evolution of strategic deterrence from 20th-century nuclear weapons-based mutual assured destruction to 21st-century algorithmic warfare driven by AI, cyber capabilities, and emerging technologies. It traces how nuclear deterrence shaped Cold War military doctrines and global security, then explores how new technologies are fundamentally reshaping the landscape of international security and strategic stability.
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bskyHow AI and Cyber Warfare Are Transforming Nuclear Deterrence in the 21st Centurystratheia.comKey quotes
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For many during the Cold War, nuclear weapons not only became instruments of war but also a tool for preventing war.
The 21st century is witnessing a paradigm shift from nuclear deterrence to algorithmic warfare.
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