Towards Post-Strategy? The Hard Intervention of Artificial Intelligence on Military Thought
Bulend Ozen
This essay considers the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on the future of strategic thought. Specifically, it assesses the prospects of a new ‘post-strategy’ era dominated by AI and new technologies.
Introduction
Considering the adage “the rational answer is hidden in the right question,†there are critical questions that need to be answered by security and military experts and theorists — Is strategy transforming to post-strategy? Will long-established doctrines of the war surrender to the big data of artificial intelligence (AI)? Will the businesses use the accepted principles of military thinkers of ‘classical war’ better than the military?
The great and rapid change of civilization caused by the 19th century industrial revolution in Europe and the discovery of oil created both destructive effects along with opportunities in the military and security spheres. The strategy, tactics, and doctrinal literature that evolved over centuries of war have been threatened by rapid change in security parameters from the 20th century onwards, as exemplified by the devastating effects of nuclear weapons.
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