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What does it mean?
Modern warfare makes traditional military targets vulnerable and cross-border invasions rare due to international coalitions.
In plain terms
Modern wars make old targets weak and big invasions rare.
What can you take from it?
Traditional warfare is becoming obsolete.

Where it applies

  • defense planning
  • international relations
  • strategy

Putting it to work

  • adapt defense strategies
  • focus on asymmetric threats
  • build coalitions

Questions to consider

  • What replaces traditional armies?
  • How do you win now?

Another view

Some traditional conflicts still occur.

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