Three Groups of Threats from Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

... even non-nuclear countries now have the capability of sharply increasing their deterrence and attack potential. These trends entail a series of risks: — the risk of one country establishing technological and military global superiority; — a new arms race; — increased regional and international tensions; — reduced transparency of military programmes; — a disregard for international law; — the spread of dangerous technologies among non-state actors. Nikolay Markotkin: Close Encounters ...