Military Alliances and Deterrence: Military power remains a key factor in global power dynamics. Alliances like NATO and regional powers (e.g., Russia, China, India) shape security landscapes.
Asymmetric Warfare: Non-state actors (e.g., terrorist groups, insurgents) and cyber warfare have changed traditional power dynamics, making military power less predictable and more diffuse.
Arms Trade and Proliferation: The global arms trade creates dependencies and influences geopolitical relationships, often tying smaller nations to more powerful ones.
Develop Military and Strategic Independence
Problem: Many Muslim-majority nations rely on foreign powers for military support, which compromises their sovereignty.
Solution:
Invest in domestic defense industries to reduce reliance on external powers.
Strengthen military cooperation among Muslim-majority nations for collective security.
Focus on peaceful conflict resolution and avoid unnecessary wars.
Military Sovereignty
Definition: The ability of a nation to defend itself without relying on foreign military support.
Importance:
Ensures national security and prevents external powers from using military aid as leverage.
Steps to Achieve:
Develop a strong, professional military.
Invest in domestic defense industries to produce weapons and equipment.
Avoid foreign military bases or interventions that compromise sovereignty.
