ENGLISH 6 THE FIFTH-GENERATION WAR IN PAKISTAN AND THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA

Abstract

Research on war and its subsequent division into five key generations has led to a better understanding of the social and academic world and how countries are at war today and how they are coping with potential threats. While the first three generations of warfare were based on traditional methods, a change was observed with the emergence of the fourth generation. It is characterized by the abandonment of standard tactics based on the number of soldiers, ammunition and physical contact on the battlefield. This form of warfare is conducted in a fragmented manner and is widespread in the enemy's society. The preferred method of combat is based on mobility, adaptability and maneuverability, rather than on people and weapons. It aims to attack an enemy nation in the most dangerous way, whether cultural, social, political or physical. The main difference between the three previous generations is that the fourth-generation war is not exclusively directed against soldiers. It focuses on ideas, culture, media, international organizations, market activities and even the minds of citizens. Ultimately, the aim is to exploit the enemy's weaknesses to convince its strategists that they simply cannot achieve their goals.