EMERGING TRENDS OF CONTEMPORARY WARS IN SOUTH ASIA

Abstract

Since ancient times, wars have been embedded in
societies as the human civilization evolved. Even
though the nature of war remained same throughout
the human history, its character has always evolved
with the evolution of technology. Every time a new
technology enters the international arena, it had an
impact on warfare. In modern times, the technology
has a significant influence on how wars were fought
during the 1950s especially in South Asia. However,
the emergence of hybrid warfare has become a new
trend in South Asia specifically in recent times. This
research aims to understand the emerging trends of
warfare in South Asia with a special focus on hybrid
war as a growing phenomenon in the region. It will
rely more on qualitative research methodology. Since
every technological advancement has affected warfare
differently, the study will predict the potential future
of hybrid warfare in South Asia. The study concludes
that the conflicts in South Asia would likely to remain
hybrid in their conduct and may further intensify with
the emergence of new technologies.