UNLEARNED LESSONS OF MILITARY HISTORY

This article provides a historical analysis of contemporary military threats and dangers. Examining the tools used by aggressors to achieve their objectives during military conflicts, the authors point out that today, even with the most modern weapons, they are increasingly unable to realize their plans. The presence of nuclear weapons, which threaten the very existence of humans as a species, minimizes the aggressor’s plans. The analysis of the “proxy” tool suggests that it is becoming a key tool in contemporary and future conflicts.