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The age of techno-militarism by Manuel Manrique Castro

Manuel Manrique Castro’s new article explores how AI-driven "techno-militarism" is replacing traditional peace structures and draining resources from vital social investments.
Why This Matters for the UNICEF Community? 
  • The piece highlights a dangerous global shift.
  • Technology rapidly transforms the nature of conflict.
  • Autonomous drone systems are becoming primary weapons.
  • Global defense spending has reached record highs.
  • This trend directly threatens worldwide human well-being.
Key Highlights
  • AI-Guided Warfare: Technology turns violence into a profitable corporate sector.
  • Diverted Resources: Weapon funding directly replaces crucial social investments.
  • Weakened Safeguards: The international community lacks frameworks to stop proliferation.
Read the Full Story here

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