During World Wars: 7 Critical Areas for Countries to Survive

The world is in a period of endless wars. The survival of countries will be directly proportional to their development in 7 areas.

DEFENSE INDUSTRY

The first of those strategic areas is the defense industry. Countries that cannot produce their own weapons and defense systems will have to withdraw from the stage of history.

In this century, air defense tools such as unmanned aerial vehicles, missiles and steel domes are of critical importance for countries. Countries that miss these events will be at risk of extinction.

Of course, just producing weapons is not enough. Strategic campuses are needed to store these weapons and ensure their use when the time comes. Underground shelters and production centers scattered throughout the country are of great importance.

"WE NEED TO MINIMIZE DEPENDENCE ON OUTSIDE"

Terrorism and Security Expert Coşkun Başbuğ said, "In order to survive in military power and have a say in the world, you need to minimize foreign dependency. If you buy weapons and equipment from abroad, it means that you are under the military, political and economic control of that country. That country gives you these weapons whenever it wants. It makes you use these weapons whenever it wants. If it does not coincide with its own interests, it does not allow you to use them. We have seen this many times and we have experienced it." he said.

Emphasizing that wars today have turned into a new concept, Başbuğ said, "Since there is a shortage of people, the aim is to create maximum impact with unmanned missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles from the air and thus to have an impact on this country by putting both military, political and economic pressure on it. Therefore, the country that obtains these two powers will become one of the rare countries in the world that can survive if it is not dependent on foreign sources." he said.

ENERGY

The energy sector is indispensable. Countries that are not largely self-sufficient in energy will face the danger of extinction. The world is going through a process where energy becomes more and more valuable day by day. In particular, we are entering a period in which electricity is used more and more day by day. Some countries have started to put mobile nuclear reactors into service in addition to nuclear power plants.

The world is going through a period where energy wars are increasing. The USA's capture and arrest of President Maduro in Venezuela through a coup was one of the most concrete reflections of the energy wars. After that coup, the USA officially took control of Venezuela's oil. In this context, Turkey needs to further accelerate its steps in the energy field. It is important to maintain success and determination in oil and gas exploration. In addition, the commissioning of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant will be a strategic step. Investments in mobile nuclear reactors, solar and wind energy are also critical.

"NO ENERGY, THERE IS NO COMPLETE INDEPENDENCE"

Energy Expert Prof. Dr. Şenay Yalçın said, "If there is no energy, there is no full independence. Because energy is an element of national power. Now the world has started to turn to nuclear energy. As if that was not enough, small-scale nuclear reactors have started to be put into operation. The new trend is now towards small-scale nuclear power plants." made his assessment.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

One of the areas of critical importance for countries is artificial intelligence. Countries that cannot develop artificial intelligence face the risk of being erased from the stage of history. Because artificial intelligence is everywhere now. On phones, virtual and digital platforms, the television screens we watch or the vehicles we use now operate with artificial intelligence. Everything we do on these devices is monitored, tracked and recorded.

Now even spies are being replaced by artificial intelligence. At this point, everyone carries their own spy in their pocket. Information is copied, stolen and used against us whether we want it or not. Artificial intelligence is designing all life. Great risks await countries that cannot produce this technology.

CHIP TECHNOLOGY

One of the most critical areas is chip technology. Chips are used in every field, from cars to home appliances, from phones to aircraft. 90 percent of the world's most advanced and smallest chips of 7 nanometers and below are produced in Taiwan. When there is no chip, production stops in all these areas. The world experienced this during the pandemic. It seems very difficult to ensure the security of countries that cannot produce their own chips in the event of a possible war and chaos. Turkey also needs to be self-sufficient in this field.

PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

Another area that is of critical importance for countries is the pharmaceutical industry. The world has gone through a new pandemic, and according to experts, it is unlikely that such a pandemic will happen again. At this point, countries that produce their own medicine and their own pharmaceutical raw materials will make the world dependent on themselves.

AGRICULTURE AND WATER

One of the most critical areas for countries to survive into the future is water and agriculture. Countries that cannot be self-sufficient in food will experience great difficulties in the coming years. Increasing and diversifying agricultural production is of strategic importance. Producing with modern methods such as hydroponics and protecting water resources will become critical for the future of countries.

MEDIA INDUSTRY

And one of the most important areas is the media sector. Because information is the greatest power and delivering accurate information is very critical. At this point, the media plays a very important role. No matter how strong one is in the fields of defence, medicine, agriculture, chip and energy, disinformation, that is, information pollution, can cause chaos, fragmentation and civil conflict in countries. Countries that do not have a strong national media turn into paper tigers.

Especially in recent years, the USA has been taking strategic steps to take over the media of many countries in the world. Virtual and digital platforms are being imposed on countries. National and local media are wanted to be destroyed. Because the perceptions of societies can be guided by algorithms. First, minds are invaded by algorithms. Then, thanks to the manipulated perceptions, countries and large geographies can be invaded without firing a single bullet.

Russia, China and North Korea do not allow US virtual and digital platforms in their countries. It is predicted that algorithms determined by another country will have a devastating impact on society. In fact, World War III has been going on in the media field for a long time. At this point, the USA stands out as the superior power. It is stated that when the USA's dominance in this field is strengthened, nothing contrary to American interests will be made news. It is predicted that American policies will be imposed with unlimited propaganda. In other words, it seems difficult for countries without national media to protect their borders and exist.