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Title: STRATEGIC COMPETITION FOR AUTONOMOUS WEAPON SYSTEMS: IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIA—PAKISTAN DETERRENCE
Authors: PRINCE MUHAMMAD ALI BAIG
Keywords: Defence and Strategic Studies
Issue Date: 2022
Publisher: Quaid I Azam university Islamabad
Abstract: RSML QAU vi ABSTRACT This research aims to highlight the concept that distinguishes Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS/AWS) from the multiple definitions given by states. This study focuses on the complications of LAWS dealing with its nature of existence and its significance as a potential deterrent weapon in the conventional and nuclear realm. The nature of this weapon is ushering the great powers into the strategic competition to acquire it in the most modern and practical form. States can strengthen their security by its multiple uses not only on the enemy grounds like the killing of Qassim Suleimani but also on the battlefield like its application in Nagorno-Karabakh and the recent conflict of Ukraine. It will not only spread among the allies and partners but also helps in the rise of their economy by selling it to them. LAWS are the consequence of the criticality due to the technological advancements in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) era globally. Furthermore, due to Indian military modernization and its bulk investments in emerging technologies, the existing deterrence of India-Pakistan may come under stress. It may fail in preventing full-scale war in the future. Moreover, these investments and modification in military doctrines by the Indian government is increasing the security dilemma between both states. Are they capable of deterring each other conventionally and strategically with LAWS? The consequences of this strategic competition globally and regionally may have broad and long-term implication on deterrence
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/26965
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