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displays The Book As a comprehensive analytical framework to understand the profound transformations taking place in modern wars with the entry of artificial intelligence technologies into the military and strategic field, the author begins by describing a new phase of conflicts, where smart systems, from drones to self-learning algorithms, have become involved in targeting, analysis, and decision-making processes, to a degree that exceeds human capabilities in speed and accuracy. He points out that these transformations are not limited to the technical aspect only, but extend to redefining the concepts of deterrence, sovereignty, and even military ethics. The author asserts that artificial intelligence not only changes the “tools of war,” but also changes its “strategic mind,” opening the door to a new conflict in which humans and machines intertwine within a dense and rapidly transforming information environment. In the past, countries had time to develop and test military technology, and several generations of fighters used one weapon, and there was an opportunity to test new weapons and replace old ones with advanced ones, but with the acceleration of the technological development of weapons driven by artificial intelligence and advanced technology, the state has become required to move at the same speed, and to constantly reconsider its needs for rapidly developing military technologies, taking into account the restrictions imposed on military budgets on the one hand, and the escalation of regional and international threats on the other hand. Among the new weapons based on artificial intelligence that are covered in the book and that will soon be of interest to countries are robotic wolves that carry out reconnaissance missions and engage the enemy and fight, and swarms of drones that attack from the air and sea simultaneously and in complete harmony, and live munitions that move among the rubble and inside tunnels in search of their target, and autonomous vehicles that carry supplies and weapons and return with damaged equipment and injured soldiers, and laser-guided weapons, and electromagnetic pulses capable of cutting off communications. And “paralyzing” hostile capabilities without direct killing. All of this is managed by a system that works with artificial intelligence, which sets targets and issues orders. Behind this system are soldiers whose bodies have been developed and upgraded with smart technologies. They have ionic eyes that see in the dark and behind walls, and their prosthetic limbs are made of iron and steel capable of walking long distances without difficulty. These soldiers are called “cyborg fighters.” With the growing influence played by smart technologies such as artificial intelligence systems, drones, autonomous vehicles, super and quantum computers, cyber weapons, and intelligence information that can be accessed from open sources, and with the integration of “cyborg” technology into military applications, this may lead to a revolution in military affairs and significantly change the form of wars in the near future. This development redefines the concept of “superiority” from “quantitative” and “enormous” to qualitative superiority. When the opponent has more ships, more missiles, and more fighters, in exchange for the limited weapons and personnel that the other party possesses; In this case, sacrificeable weapons become effective against large, high-cost blocks. In this case, small armies can increase their effectiveness and influence against large armies through smart and cheap tools. Likewise, armed movements and terrorist groups can have a comparative advantage through these techniques against regular armies. Which changes the equation of military superiority. The traditional concept of deterrence has also been influenced by artificial intelligence technologies. No adversary can any longer know with certainty what artificial intelligence systems can implement and what they are capable of, as they are confusing technologies for the battlefield and for traditional combat tools, and they have also reduced the effectiveness of traditional deterrence. Because it made the cost of attack low, when the means of attack are available at a low cost, it becomes easy to initiate, and deterrence falls with it. Hence, we are faced with a new deterrent environment, which is no longer based on clarity of punishment. Rather, it is based on the ambiguity of capabilities and the multiplicity of threat scenarios, where fear does not come from what we know; But something we cannot predict. The roles of artificial intelligence do not stop only at the political, military, and economic levels, but also include the social, humanitarian, and legal levels. Artificial intelligence becomes an actor in international relations, has rights and obligations, takes decisions related to the lives of individuals and the fate of peoples, controls the economy and international trade, tells individuals what to eat, where to stay, and when to fight. It produces unprecedented weapons, creates new human needs, and generates more material values and principles, thus forming a new international order based on what intelligence systems excel at. Artificial.