A deeper look at the theoretical construct and security dynamics worldwide points to a volatile, uncertain and complex international order where the major powers like the US, China and Russia will be constantly engaged in a competitive slugfest. Developmental economics has been tied to technological advances and threats beyond the traditional security environment. In their book 'War and Anti-War', Alvin and Heidi Toffler surmised that war follows wealth. The shifting security landscape from the traditional to the non-traditional arena and new forms of warfare propagated by security planners seems to have changed the character of warfare or the way wars will be fought in the future.
The basic concept of war as General Clausewitz argued, compelling the enemy to do your will is valid to date. Only the tools used to attain this aim may differ such as force, diplomacy, economy...etc, yet the idea behind it would not. Non-lethal means have become increasingly favorite among powerful players seeking to satisfy their interest through others in the present context over the use of force, which could be criticized in open forums.
Clausewitzian thought on the trinity model of Governance-Military-Population has evolved. Earlier the economy was the preserve of the state. The MNCs have added to the space of non-state actors, and they are influencing legislation across nations. Armed non-state actors introduced by the leading powers to contest each other to maintain strategic stability have added to the threat angle. The states will have to brace up with the non-state actor activities, which are primarily happening in the economic space. Hence, weaponising the economic tools will find favour with the governments and the non-state actors. The hard power will be used as tool of deterrence. Wealth destruction will be the new theme.
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