Shifting battlefields: evolution of warfare


Wong Ang Peng

Most people have little to no idea how a modern war is fought. When the defence white paper is tabled later this year, will our politicians be prepared to debate it? – The Malaysian Insight file pic, September 19, 2019.

THE defence white paper, mooted at end-2018, was meant to solicit input from politicians, academics and focus groups. It was ambitiously aimed at presenting a total defence concept, whereby stakeholders could claim collective participation and ownership.

Sadly, it has been overshadowed by a year of ethno-religious skulduggery intended to heighten hatred between the communities and destabilise the government.


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