Forget Guerrillas and IEDs - The Next Asymmetric War Will Be Engineered

Asymmetric War: A New Era

The traditional image of asymmetric conflict, such as guerrillas and insurgents, is evolving.

A new age of synthetic asymmetry is emerging, driven by technological convergence.

The weak have traditionally offset the strong with mobility, surprise, and a willingness to take punishment.

This new form of asymmetry is engineered, allowing small actors to cause large-scale disruption.

Author's summary: Asymmetric war is becoming more technological.

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