What does this research mean for the field?

New forms of strategic warfare, including cyberwar and precision conventional warfare, challenge existing arms control frameworks. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To analyze the impact of emerging military technologies and strategic changes on arms control efforts.

February 22, 2026Open Access

Arms Control in an Age of Strategic and Military Revolution

Key Points

To analyze the impact of emerging military technologies and strategic changes on arms control efforts.
Critical examination of current military trends
Analysis of new warfare types, including cyberwar and precision warfare
Review of less lethal weaponry developments
Highlight of significant challenges posed by new forms of warfare to existing arms control frameworks.
Discussion on how military technology evolution complicates traditional arms control measures.

Abstract

Changes in the nature of warfare, military technology, and the global strategic environment pose new challenges for arms control. The article critically examines new forms of strategic warfare, cyberwar, so-called "precision" conventional warfare, and less lethal weaponry. Background paper to presentation at Einstein Forum, Berlin, 15 November 2005.

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