MAD* Beyond Defence

Advancements in technology are regularly identified, assessed, and classed into emerging and/or potentially disruptive technologies, according to their ability cause disruptions defence systems, defence. Perhaps this is because capabilities centre on grand systems deployed at the level of nations. Hypersonic missiles one example. The testing a new hypersonic missile or research program types drones immediately sparks questions like: which other nations have such capability? what technologies can be used detect counter these? In contrast, identify weak, faint factors that add up lead conflict not brought together systematic manner. Nor it common for there cross-talk between combination methods within military science organizations over social sciences related intelligence conflict. This preventable strategic foresight issue relevant enhancing, planning for, investing security space. paper describes MAD (Methodology Assessing Disruptions) tool, adaptable beyond domain. scenario-based two-part table-top exercise conducted weak signals potential disruptions, by consequence may coalesce challenges security. Exercising essential professionals prepare plan future conflicts instead constantly reacting immediate acute problems.