The Next Asymmetric War Will Be Engineered
Asymmetric conflict has traditionally been associated with guerrillas, insurgents, and terrorists using mobility, surprise, and willingness to take punishment to offset the strong.
A new age of synthetic asymmetry is emerging, defined by the convergence of technologies such as code, data, algorithms, satellites, and biotech labs, enabling small actors to cause large-scale disruption.
The weak have traditionally offset the strong with mobility, surprise, and a willingness to take punishment.
This new form of asymmetry is engineered, built from various technologies, and is distinct from past asymmetry, which grew organically out of circumstance.
Author's summary: Asymmetric war will be engineered with technologies.