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Cyberspace: What are the Prospects for the SAF?

CPT Lim, Guang HeIn: Pointer Vol. 41, No. 1
The development of cyberspace represents a rupture of security paradigms where state interests are being protected. Given the nature of cyberspace, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) faces challenges of interoperability at various levels. This essay discusses the prospects for elements which form t...
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Hype or Reality: Putting the Threat of Cyber Attacks in Perspective

CPT Lim, Ming LiangIn: Pointer Vol. 41, No. 1
The potential threat of cyber-attacks has been a subject of concern for military and national security. Especially in the United States, cyber threat is deemed as a crucial problem that could compromise the security of a nation and is regarded as ‘acts of war’. There have been known cases of atta...
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Illuminating Human Biases in the Intelligence Cycle

CPT Ng Zhaohong, JeffreyIn: Pointer Vol. 41, No. 2
In today’s day and age of increasing modernity, when technology on all fronts such as entertainment gadgets and military equipment are undergoing constant cycles of improvement and upgrading, it is not surprising that people’s dependency on such technology will only increase further. This is part...
List view record 104: Globalisation and Its Impact on Military IntelligenceList view anchor tag for record 104: Globalisation and Its Impact on Military Intelligence
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Globalisation and Its Impact on Military Intelligence

CPT (NS) Fu Wen Hao, KelvinIn: Pointer Vol. 41, No. 2
Global intelligence communities are wrestling with the tidal changes that are happening around the world, coming to terms with the rapid pace of change that has come to characterise the 21st century. These changes have been exacerbated by globalisation, which has caused tremendous changes in the ...
List view record 105: Armed Forces and Societies: Implications for the SAFList view anchor tag for record 105: Armed Forces and Societies: Implications for the SAF
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Armed Forces and Societies: Implications for the SAF

CPT Ren, JinfengIn: Pointer Vol. 41, No. 1 2015
Abstract: The increasing professionalisation of the armed forces is a challenge to a nation’s defence strategies and the armed forces is forced to adapt to socio-political changes, resulting in increasing inter-penetrability of civilian and military spheres and cultures. As such, the military has...
List view record 106: The Case for Pre-Emptive Warfare and its Implications for SingaporeList view anchor tag for record 106: The Case for Pre-Emptive Warfare and its Implications for Singapore
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The Case for Pre-Emptive Warfare and its Implications for Singapore

CPT Seah, Jun HaoIn: Pointer Vol. 42, No. 1
According to the author, small states make easy targets and it comes as no surprise that preventive measures are being considered to deter potential aggressors. One topic that has been widely and actively discussed is the issue of pre-emptive self-defence and warfare. However, the author stresses...
List view record 107: Armed Forces and the Comprehensive Approach: : SSRTOsList view anchor tag for record 107: Armed Forces and the Comprehensive Approach: : SSRTOs
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Armed Forces and the Comprehensive Approach: : SSRTOs

Cynthia A. WatsonIn: Pointer Vol. 38, No. 3 2012
Abstract: Military forces of the United States (US ) and other countries will require near simultaneous preparations for both traditional missions and Security/Stability/Reconstruction/Transition Operations (SSRTO ). This essay discusses efforts by the US to address SSRTO s, which will likely be ...
List view record 108: Conscription and force transformationList view anchor tag for record 108: Conscription and force transformation
List view record 109: A Culture-Centric Strategy for Sustaining ChangeList view anchor tag for record 109: A Culture-Centric Strategy for Sustaining Change
List view record 110: Ethical Conduct in the Future of Unmanned WarfareList view anchor tag for record 110: Ethical Conduct in the Future of Unmanned Warfare
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