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The Spider's Web

By Baig, Naim Tahir

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The Spider's Web

By Baig, Naim Tahir

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Book DescriptionThe Spider's Web: How Ukraine Rewrote the Rules of War presents a revolutionary analysis of the most significant transformation in military affairs since the advent of nuclear weapons. Dr. Naim Tahir Baig, a distinguished scholar in strategic studies and defense analysis, meticulously documents how Ukraine's innovative use of distributed drone warfare has fundamentally altered the nature of modern conflict, creating a paradigm shift that will influence military thinking for generations to come.Through exhaustive research and unprecedented access to operational data, this comprehensive study reveals how a nation under siege transformed from having virtually no military drone capability in 2022 to producing over 4 million unmanned systems annually by 2025. Dr. Baig's analysis demonstrates how Ukraine's "Spider's Web" operation-striking Russian strategic bomber bases across 4,500 kilometers simultaneously-represents more than tactical innovation; it marks the emergence of "Distributed Penetration Warfare," a doctrine that renders traditional concepts of strategic depth, sanctuary, and homeland security obsolete.The book provides critical insights for military planners, policymakers, and scholars in the Islamic world and beyond, examining how smaller nations can leverage technological innovation and asymmetric strategies to defend against superior conventional forces. Dr. Baig's work is particularly relevant for Muslim nations seeking to understand how commercial technology, civilian innovation, and distributed manufacturing can create effective defense capabilities without massive military-industrial investments. The study explores the ethical, legal, and strategic implications of warfare where every smartphone factory can produce military components and every garage can become a weapons workshop.This timely analysis comes as defense establishments worldwide scramble to understand and adapt to Ukraine's innovations, with NATO allies, China, and regional powers racing to develop their own distributed warfare capabilities. Dr. Baig's scholarship provides essential guidance for navigating this new strategic landscape while maintaining adherence to Islamic principles of justice, proportionality, and the protection of civilian populations in armed conflict.
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Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
336
Release Date:
2025-06-12
Publication Date:
2025-06-12
Publisher:
Dr Naim Tahir Baig
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798231085415
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
488 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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