About Future of War

The Future Security project brings together New America and Arizona State University to address key issues and challenges arising from the changing character of conflict and war. The annual Future Security Forum brings together a collection of experts across sectors to examine developments both in the technological drivers of warfare and changes in how security is understood and perceived.

Today, we are at a major inflection point, one in which technology is reshaping the way wars are fought. The future of warfare will be shaped by new technologies such as: the role of ever-smaller drones and robots on the battlefield; offensive cyber war capabilities; extraordinary surveillance capabilities, both on the battlefield and of particular individuals; greater reliance on Special Operations Forces operating in non-conventional conflicts; and the militarization of space.

The Future Security project addresses these issues by convening some of the most creative and influential thinkers, writers and decision-makers dealing with war and conflict to develop bold conceptual frameworks, create legal and policy proposals, and write and talk about the future of war in a manner that attracts interest and public engagement.