Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs Spring 2025
The latest issue of the Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs delivers urgent and strategic insights into how Taiwan can fortify its defense posture amid intensifying pressure from Beijing. From information warfare to asymmetric tactics, the articles examine practical strategies to counter China’s growing assertiveness and evolving hybrid threats. But this volume is more than just timely analysis—it’s a call to action. The contributors underscore that the threat is not theoretical; it is unfolding now, with profound implications that reach far beyond the Taiwan Strait. As geopolitical tensions rise across the Indo-Pacific, the defense concepts explored here are essential to strengthening deterrence, preserving stability, and preparing for the high-stakes conflicts of the 21st century.
Human Machine War: How the Mind-Tech Nexus Will Win Future Wars
This groundbreaking book contends that true military and strategic dominance doesn’t stem solely from brilliant minds or advanced technology—but from the powerful fusion of both. Termed the “Mind-Tech Nexus,” this concept captures the evolving synergy between human elements (such as will to fight, creativity, perception, and tactical skill) and disruptive technologies (like AI, quantum computing, neuroscience, and digital systems). This nexus is not just shaping how wars are fought—it’s becoming the decisive factor in achieving overmatch, accelerating decision-making, and enhancing lethality on the battlefield. As the pace and complexity of conflict escalate, understanding and mastering this convergence is critical to gaining and maintaining strategic advantage. Drawing on insights from top-tier scholars and seasoned military practitioners, this volume explores how the integration of minds and machines is transforming the very character of war.