military-innovation-and-inertia
The historical pattern where originators of new military technologies may fail to capitalize on them due to institutional inertia, while others adapt and succeed.
1 chapter across 1 book
Cyber War: The Next Threat to National Security and What to Do About It (2012)Richard A. Clarke and Robert K. Knake
The introduction reflects on the legacy of strategic military analysis exemplified by Professor William W. Kaufmann and draws parallels between the nuclear era and the emerging domain of cyber war. It highlights the rapid development and deployment of cyber weapons and commands without adequate public debate or strategic oversight, emphasizing the unique challenges and risks posed by cyber warfare, including its impact on civilian infrastructure and the limitations of traditional deterrence. The authors commit to fostering open discussion and analysis of cyber war strategy, aiming to raise awareness and propose solutions to mitigate the new security threats posed by cyberspace.