How to prepare for the wars of tomorrowWe are living through a pivotal moment for global security. The norms, assumptions, and systems that underpinned relative global stability since the Cold War's end are reaching an inflection point. Meanwhile, the relationship between the US and some of its traditional allies has faced turbulence, prompting many of those allies to increase their defence spending. Across the democratic world, governments are recognising that they must prepare for a new era defined by heightened security risks. If they squander it, they will quickly lose ground against adversaries that are preparing for the wars of tomorrow.

Source: Bangkok Post February 27, 2026 18:05 UTC