Jon R. Lindsay

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Total Citations

166

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About

Jon R. Lindsay is a leading scholar at the intersection of international security, military innovation, and emerging technology. His research focuses on how artificial intelligence, cyber operations, and cross-domain deterrence are reshaping modern warfare and strategic stability. Lindsay’s most-cited work, “Prediction and Judgment: Why Artificial Intelligence Increases the Importance of Humans in War” (104 citations), argues compellingly that AI does not replace human decision-making but rather amplifies the need for human judgment in military contexts—a counterintuitive insight that has shaped debates on autonomous systems. His influential book chapter “Cross-Domain Deterrence” (62 citations) expands classical deterrence theory to account for the complex, multi-domain threat environment of the 21st century, including nuclear, conventional, cyber, and space domains. Lindsay’s work is widely cited for its rigorous theoretical frameworks and practical relevance, earning him recognition as a key voice in strategic studies. He has published in top journals like *International Security* and *Journal of Strategic Studies*, and his research has informed policy discussions on AI governance and military modernization. For students and scholars, Lindsay offers a nuanced perspective on how technology interacts with human agency in conflict.