The Futures of War
Journal: Oxford University Press eBooks
Year: 2024

Abstract This chapter canvasses the range of visions on the shape of future war and warfare that have been developed by Western scholars and practitioners since the end of the Cold War. These visions often resulted from recent strategic shocks such as the terrorist attacks of 9/11, reflected problematic operational experiences following counterinsurgency missions, or explored the potential and risks of novel technologies such as AI and drones. Focusing on the novel, suffering from presentism and