Journal Article

AI-Powered Warfare

Aleessawi, Najm A. Khalaf Alhatimi

2025

Overview

This article investigates the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on modern warfare, international relations, global security, and arms race dynamics. Through a comprehensive literature review and comparative analysis, it examines how major powers, including the United States, China, Russia, the European Union, and India, alongside emerging players like the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, are heavily investing in AI-driven military technologies, such as autonomous drones, predictive analytics, and lethal autonomous weapons systems (AWS). The findings reveal a global race to integrate AI into military arsenals and strategies, with substantial budget allocations reflecting its strategic priority across diverse geopolitical contexts. These investments raise profound ethical and governance challenges, particularly concerning AWS's accountability, compliance with international humanitarian law, and the risk of unintended conflict escalation. The article recommends conducting strategic studies to evaluate AI's implications for military applications, community security, and international relations. It advocates for robust ethical frameworks and global cooperation to mitigate the risks of an AI-driven arms race while leveraging AI's potential to enhance strategic capabilities responsibly.

• Publisher: جامعة أبو بكر بلقايد تلمسان - كلية الحقوق والعلوم السياسية - مخبر الدراسات الإستراتيجية والبحوث السياسية
• Subject: التخطيط العسكري / الذكاء الاصطناعي / الصراعات المسلحة / سباق التسلح