Understanding Modern Warfare

The video discusses the evolving nature of warfare, emphasizing that traditional methods are outdated. It highlights systemic threats like durable disorder and critiques the reliance on technology in modern warfare. The speaker argues that conventional war paradigms are obsolete and that cyber warfare merely repackages old tactics. The focus is on understanding these changes to avoid being left behind.

What is a modern strategy used by Russia to destabilize Europe?

• Holding military exercises on borders

• Weaponizing refugees

• Launching nuclear threats

• Economic sanctions

What is the term used to describe the systemic threat in the global system?

• Durable disorder

• Systemic instability

• Global entropy

• Persistent chaos

What is the outdated strategic paradigm that the military still focuses on?

• Nuclear deterrence

• Cyber warfare

• Conventional war

• Guerrilla tactics

Which historical event is often incorrectly used as a model for future wars?

• World War II

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

• The Gulf War

What is the main argument against investing heavily in military technology?

• It is not environmentally friendly

• It is difficult to maintain

• It is not decisive in warfare

• It is too expensive

Which fighter jet is mentioned as an example of excessive military spending?

• F-35

• F-18

• F-22

• F-16

What is a common misconception about the future of warfare?

• It will return to conventional tactics

• It will focus on space exploration

• It will involve more nuclear weapons

• It will be dominated by AI and cyber warfare

What do cyber capabilities primarily allow us to do?

• Develop autonomous weapons

• Eliminate traditional espionage

• Do old things in new ways

• Create new forms of warfare

What is the main critique of the belief in technology as a savior in warfare?

• It is too costly

• It is a form of insanity

• It is not innovative

• It is not effective

What is the general agreement among cyber experts about cyber warfare?

• It is unpredictable

• It is the future of all conflicts

• It is based on espionage and sabotage

• It is a new form of warfare