PSCI 2601 Final: PSCI 2601 FINAL EXAM REVIEW.docx

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Revolution in military affairs (rma) (p. 220) the concept became popular after the. American victory of the gulf war in 1991. Superior technology and doctrine appeared to give the usa an almost effortless victory. Thus, rma suggests that future possession of advanced military technology like weapons and space satellites would give victory to the state that had them. Another recent example is that of the iraq war (2003), where not only. American technology proved to be superior to that of its opponents, but also superior operational doctrine. Computing and space technology allowed the usa to get information about the enemy thus, they showed detailed and instant control over the developing battle. Asymmetric warfare (p. 221) when two combatants are not symmetrical/not identical/ unequal in overall terms of military power, strategy, tactics, and economic power resources. The topic has become a topic of great interest since the repeated attacks by.