The myth of a technology shield: Israel's strategic surprise and lessons for Singapore

• Main Author: Raska, Michael
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Social sciences::Political science; Country and Region Studies
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/171683
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

One of the essential reminders of the Israel-Hamas conflict is the perennial illusion that military-technological superiority creates effective deterrence particularly against seemingly weaker opponents. There are lessons to be derived from Hamas’ recent surprise attack on Israel, including the risk...