Nonstate actors can access dangerous tools from "summary" of The Future of Violence - Robots and Germs, Hackers and Drones by Benjamin Wittes,Gabriella Blum
Nonstate actors, such as terrorist groups and criminal organizations, have increasingly gained access to a wide range of dangerous tools that were once the exclusive domain of states. The democratization of technology has made it easier for these actors to acquire capabilities that were previously out of reach. For example, advances in biotechnology have enabled nonstate actors to potentially develop and deploy biological weapons. The same technologies that have revolutionized medicine and agriculture can also be used for nefarious purposes, posing a significant threat to global security.
Similarly, the proliferation of cyber tools and techniques has empowered nonstate actors to launch sophisticated cyber attacks against governments, businesses, and individuals. These attacks can disrupt critical infrastructure, steal sensitive information, and sow chaos and confusion.
In addition, the availability of drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles has revolutionized the way that nonstate actors can conduct military operations. These tools can be used for surveillance, targeted assassinations, and even attacks on civilian populations, with potentially devastating consequences.
The increasing accessibility of these dangerous tools to nonstate actors raises serious challenges for traditional security paradigms. The distinction between state and nonstate actors is becoming increasingly blurred, as nonstate actors are able to wield power and influence on a scale previously thought impossible.
In order to address these challenges, policymakers, military planners, and law enforcement officials must adapt to this new reality and develop innovative strategies for countering the threats posed by nonstate actors with access to dangerous tools. Failure to do so could have catastrophic consequences for global security and stability.
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