Despite significant damage to its naval fleet, shipyards, and production facilities from recent strikes, Iran is expected to quickly reconstitute its military industrial base. This reconstitution relies heavily on importing dual-use components, such as machine tools, drone parts, and marine engines, through alternative routes like Pakistan or China. To counter this threat, the report advises that policymakers must extend sanctions mechanisms—particularly 'no reexport' clauses—and proactively engage third countries with direct access to Iran. Furthermore, monitoring allied firms dealing with key suppliers in China and Turkey is crucial to slowing down and raising the cost of necessary procurements.
Marion Messmer: ‘Peace made by women is more durable’
English Summary
Marion Messmer argues that international security is becoming increasingly volatile due to the proliferation of nuclear deterrence and the democratization of military technology like drones. She highlights how intangible advancements in AI and cyber-operations are reshaping the battlefield, making it harder to track adversaries and manage escalation. Ultimately, she suggests that while technology and non-state actors present significant new risks, incorporating diverse perspectives into the male-dominated security field is essential for building more resilient and durable peace.
中文摘要
Marion Messmer 指出，隨著核威懾的擴散以及無人機等軍事技術的普及化，國際安全局勢正日趨動盪。她強調人工智能與網絡行動等無形技術的進步正重新定義戰場，增加了追蹤對手及管控升級風險的難度。她最終主張，儘管技術演進與非國家行為者帶來了顯著的新風險，但若要建立更具韌性且持久的和平，將多元觀點納入長期由男性主導的安全領域至關重要。
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