Vol. 5 No. 3 (2022): Pakistan Journal of International Affairs
Articles

IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS ON THE CONDUCT OF FUTURE WARS IN SOUTH ASIA

Published 2022-12-25

Abstract

Speaking of Geo-Politics broadly, it is the conflict of ideas and interests among major powers of the world. When human being lives together, conflict is unavoidable, but the scope of all-out war is relative. English economist Lord Keynes said: “the inevitable never happens. It is unexpected always.” Albert Einstein noted “as long as sovereign nations possess great power, war is inevitable.” This paper examines the degree of theoretical and practical technological advancement in the conduct of warfare during 20th century. Yet the events of conflict happened in late 20th century has given us a reason to forecast the changes through which the warfare may pass in early 21st century accordingly. The paper also quantifies the influence of technology on warfare 20th century and how technological advancement is likely to affect warfare in future especially in South Asia. Although technology is constantly advancing, particularly in a world where extensive scientific and engineering research and development is being carried out. This paper analyses South Asian security dimensions considering Pakistan and India major respondents of study and assessing the changes in conduct of warfare influenced by technological advancement in different dimensions. It concludes the argument with the implications of technological advancement for Pakistan and its response to India taking National Security into account