The risk of global demilitarization is that it may create power vacuums, which can be exploited by terrorist groups and criminals, further throwing the world into anarchy.
Terrorist groups ‘exploiting power vacuums’, UN chief warns
While the number of deaths from terrorism has declined, the overall threat is far from over, particularly in Africa, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in New York on Wednesday.
Can a state exist without a military in an increasingly divided and heavily militarized world? The answer is “yes.”
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A global demilitarization, while not easily feasible, can be achieved; however, we would need to seriously rethink global relations, starting by ending the ‘us vs. them’ mentality.
The U.S. Navy is building the smallest-ever high-energy laser weapon to take out small drones. They describe it as 'portable'; though bigger than you might expect, it points the way to a future of handheld laser weapons.
Russia unveils a laser rifle to combat drones at 500 meters using ytterbium tech. Explore its impact on UAV warfare and global trends in this in-depth analysis.
Scientists have been trying to recreate the chemical behind the weapon for centuries without luck. It’s unlikely that the exact recipe will ever be rediscovered.
It was one of the most terrifying weapons ever made. But the ingredients and technology that made "Greek fire" are a family secret lost in the 12th century
This weapon was so dangerous in ancient times. Can you imagine the kind of damage it would be used to inflict with modern technology if it were ever recreated?
VR is the future of combat training. It allows soldiers to train for scenarios that would be difficult or impossible to replicate in the physical world.
Applying the principles of swarm intelligence learned in nature to the military context means that a drone operator does not have to precisely control every movement or every drone within a swarm.
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Despite economic uncertainty, global military spending has surged. Inflation, Russia’s war on Ukraine and US efforts to outpace China are major factors.
In the film Black Panther, Wakanda is cut off from the rest of the world by an energy barrier. Could something like this actually exist? In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Wakanda is a hidden African nation that is the most technologically advanced country on Earth. This is due in part to their isola... Read more
Joining the likes of NASA, weather intelligence company Tomorrow.io said Thursday its radar satellites have the unique ability to monitor precipitation intensity from space.
Agree. The Cold War produced new military alliances, including NATO and the Warsaw Pact, and led to nuclear proliferation and proxy wars between and within postcolonial states in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Without the threat of conflict, we wouldn’t have curbed our taste for weapons of mass destruction.
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The entire galaxy is teeming with worlds, and we’re getting better at listening — so the question, “Is there anybody out there?” is one we may be able to answer soon.
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“Military conscription may affect both contemporaneous and future criminal behaviour through a number of channels. Contemporaneous crime may decrease if conscription incapacitates young men, i.e., if it keeps them engaged and isolated from society.” doh, you don’t say. Putting people in prison also reduces the crime rate.
Abstract. We study the causal effect of mandatory military conscription in Sweden on the criminal behaviour of men born in the 1970s. We find that military serv
President Joe Biden is looking at all policies put in place by Republican predecessor Donald Trump, with a view toward possibly rolling them back, but not so the U.S. Space Force.
Perhaps Asgardians should take a stand on this one now Trump has left the building. For those who don’t know. “Asgardia, also known as the Space Kingdom of Asgardia and “Asgardia the Space Nation”, is a micronation formed by a group of people who have launched a satellite into Earth orbit. They refer to themselves as “Asgardians” and they have given their satellite the name “Asgardia-1”.
Asgardia is a free borderless model of society, with knowledge, intelligence, science and the recognition of the ultimate value of each human life at its very core.
On the “Heritage Explains” podcast, Dean Cheng, a senior research fellow in Heritage’s Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, helps break down if the United States needs a Space Force and what this new branch of the military would do.
The Outer Space Treaty bans the placement of weapons of mass destruction in space, and establishing military bases, testing weapons and conducting military manoeuvres on celestial bodies. This should be upheld throughout the galaxy.
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Militaries don’t start wars; it is the ego and greed of leaders that do!
The risk of global demilitarization is that it may create power vacuums, which can be exploited by terrorist groups and criminals, further throwing the world into anarchy.
It is possible and not without a precedent.
A global demilitarization, while not easily feasible, can be achieved; however, we would need to seriously rethink global relations, starting by ending the ‘us vs. them’ mentality.
We need this more than ever; wars and conflicts are breaking out in every corner of the world.
Laser guns need a lot of energy to be effective, and it is impossible to fit such energy sources in a compact weapon.
China once claimed to have a portable laser rifle that could set objects on fire from several hundred metres.
A company was planning to develop a portable laser rifle for the US military a few years back. Don’t know what happened to the project, though.
Russia has a laser rifle for shooting down drones.
The US Navy has an operational laser weapon, but the military is yet to develop a fully operational laser combat rifle.
Scientists have been trying to recreate the chemical behind the weapon for centuries without luck. It’s unlikely that the exact recipe will ever be rediscovered.
This weapon was so dangerous in ancient times. Can you imagine the kind of damage it would be used to inflict with modern technology if it were ever recreated?
Greek fire was an ancient technology that was way ahead of its time. It’s so sad that it has been lost to history.
VR training is not exclusive to militaries; other law enforcement organizations also use it to sharpen their skills.
The United States is one of the top countries that have invested heavily in VR training for the military.
Check this out: Ukraine pilots are using VR to train on F-16 fighter jets.
VR is the future of combat training. It allows soldiers to train for scenarios that would be difficult or impossible to replicate in the physical world.
Too late. They are already being used for warfare.
These are killer weapons! Imagine if they are used in combat alongside AI and machine learning technologies.
Wow! Check out this video of a single operator controlling several swarm military drones.
They are future of unmanned warfare; several countries already using or developing the technology.
Swarm intelligence exponentially increases the effectiveness of drones, making it easy to conduct surveillance and other tasks in military theatres.
The world is not ready for a cyber war. A catastrophic attack might even return us to the dark ages.
An even more distressing reality is the fact that cyber attacks can trigger a full-blown nuclear war.
Cyberwarfare is already being waged in several ongoing conflicts.
It’s grim but very true, given that cyberspace has become the next front in global conflicts.
There are a few countries in the word without military power. Why shouldn’t the rest follow their example?
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/15-countries-no-army-navy-184351527.html
Militaries and wars don’t just kill people; they also cause devastating destruction to the environment.
Before eve discussing demilitarization, we should first end the insanity of owning and producing nuclear and chemical weapons.
The money spent on the world’s militaries could be put to other better uses, like feeding the hungry or investing in social infrastructure.
Boeing is testing a real-life force field defence system!
A force field system would be the perfect defense against any enemy attack.
Looks like you are talking about an energy barrier like the one in the Black Panther movie.
They should be made available to private citizens.
The rise of drone warfare makes it critical for military forces to develop anti-drone weapons.
How about using space radars to monitor climate change?
Deep space radar systems could save Earth from asteroid strikes.
Space-based radars can be vital for defending against long-range ballistic missiles, especially with the ever-increasing threat of nuclear warfare.
https://www.militaryaerospace.com/sensors/article/14289000/radar-early-warning-ballistic-missile-defense
Space-based radar systems can offer more accurate tracking of moving military targets.
https://spacenews.com/umbra-selected-to-demonstrate-space-based-radar-to-track-moving-targets/
It was just good practice for China! (and the other modern dictatorships we must subdue).
Agree. The Cold War produced new military alliances, including NATO and the Warsaw Pact, and led to nuclear proliferation and proxy wars between and within postcolonial states in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Without the threat of conflict, we wouldn’t have curbed our taste for weapons of mass destruction.
Any invading species will likely have superior intelligence or weapons; thus, any defence would be futile!
https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/the-big-questions/why-these-scientists-fear-contact-space-aliens-n717271
Sadly, earth is not ready to defend against an alien invasion, especially with the way governments across the world are divided.
Investing in militaries has led to the creation of too many doomsday weapons.
Great, we are now training robots how to fight and kill human beings. What could go wrong?
Robots on the battlefield seem like a good idea until dictatorial regimes with poor human rights records start stockpiling them.
https://www.brusselstimes.com/120648/russia-develops-voice-controlled-robots-for-future-conflict
Military robots can shift the balance on battlefields and help save lives.
A voice command robot for the military
(5 upvotes)AI Robot Journalists
(3 upvotes)Now in America! Still, maybe?
watch out, google anything like this and you will get the alternate history crowd touting their pseudoknowledge to make themselves feel clever – having not bothered to study an academic subject – not-too-bright insights
Baikonur Cosmodrome is still somewhat “closed”
I don’t know who’s idea these places were but we likely will never know. And they are still being discovered today – with people in them
Only just watched a video about these places. I guess they still exist and are everything to those stuck inside (?)
See how they use them for spying – not actually reporting, so yes, journalism is the next job to be taken by bots.
A voice command robot for the military
(5 upvotes)AI Robot Journalists
(3 upvotes)Not sure if they would need to send these guys to actual war zones. MS didn’t bother when launching their automated reporting machine learners.
1/3 of news on Bloomberg uses ai. for financial reporting, it’s probably the majority by now. Citing this link
Or move to Jordan?
“Military conscription may affect both contemporaneous and future criminal behaviour through a number of channels. Contemporaneous crime may decrease if conscription incapacitates young men, i.e., if it keeps them engaged and isolated from society.” doh, you don’t say. Putting people in prison also reduces the crime rate.
lol, or get them to play the enemy when we practice.
Looks like President Biden has decided to stick with Space Force. Let’s see how it pans out I guess.
Perhaps Asgardians should take a stand on this one now Trump has left the building. For those who don’t know. “Asgardia, also known as the Space Kingdom of Asgardia and “Asgardia the Space Nation”, is a micronation formed by a group of people who have launched a satellite into Earth orbit. They refer to themselves as “Asgardians” and they have given their satellite the name “Asgardia-1”.
A space junk shame list
(5 upvotes)Make Space Peaceful Again – Disband Trump’s Space Force
(8 upvotes)Licences to set up new countries – supported by a global ‘nation’ tax
(1 upvotes)Create a nation that doesn’t strive only for financial growth
(1 upvotes)They are just inviting people to fight them in space – a new theatre for their acts of violence.
The Outer Space Treaty bans the placement of weapons of mass destruction in space, and establishing military bases, testing weapons and conducting military manoeuvres on celestial bodies. This should be upheld throughout the galaxy.
Could be done with html / javascript then uploaded onto a site that lets people create their own charts and connect them together – it sounds like a good way to delve deeper into any subject, I like it, lots of applications, from chemistry and physics to economics and politics.
Infogram should make them so you click a segment of the pie and it takes you to another full pie. That would do the trick.