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In the cyber realm, there are three necessary pillars of cyber defence strategy—a credible defence, an ability to retaliate and a will to retaliate. The concept of cyber deterrence builds upon this strategy to alter an adversary’s actions for fear of an impossible counter-action. Cyber security i...

Throughout history, military forces around the world have faced a similar challenge—garnering civilian support for their activities. Militaries are cognisant that their potency rests not only on their offensive capability, but also on the resolute backing of the entire population. Consequently, m...

The technology boom of the 21st century has led to the rapid rise and influence of the Internet on people around the world. Originally created to interconnect laboratories engaged in government research, the Internet has now become a universal information sharing platform that brings people from ...

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...

It is an unspoken fact that negativity and cynicism are damaging to many of the activities conducted within the military. The author, with examples from psychological studies and various cognitive experiments, claims that positivity can improve one’s mental prowess—stating how important this is f...

In the modern world today, countries would have a defence force to deter opposing threats and to help other countries with operations, such as peacekeeping and humanitarian aid, which enables the country to be fullspectrum capable. In this essay, the author defines what full-spectrum capability i...