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Drones will realize the promise of suicide terrorism

18 hours ago
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  • Mossad conducted a surprise drone attack, assassinating top Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists, neutralizing Iran's air defenses.
  • Ukrainian intelligence executed a symbolic attack on Russian airbases, showcasing sophisticated planning and strike capabilities.
  • Military planners worldwide now consider civilian vehicles as potential threats, increasing psychological and logistical costs.
  • A terrorism red-team seminar highlighted the devastating economic impact of attacks on highways during rush hour.
  • Drones represent a paradigm shift in warfare, enabling attacks on soft targets with minimal cost and planning.
  • The 20th-century geopolitical order, based on returns to scale with big military systems, is threatened by cheap, effective drone technology.
  • Drones and other technologies like crypto and AI are weakening state monopolies on violence, capital, and information.
  • The future may see a return to more localized, personal forms of governance and violence as large-scale institutions become less defensible.
  • EXIT News announces upcoming group calls and meetups in various cities, focusing on topics like family preparedness, tech, and real estate.