Developments in Afghanistan has brought to focus use of proxies&non-state actors to decisive effects.These actors thrive on local conditions,innovatively exploit low-cost options,to devastating impact&create conditions that limit full use of sophisticated capabilities: Army Chief
Israel-Hamas conflict last year, has firmly underscored the power of Artificial Intelligence. Recent strikes on UAE by Houthis using armed drones& missiles reflect the rapid proliferation of these disruptive technologies to a wide range of actors: Army Chief