On a seemingly ordinary afternoon on September 18, a series of explosions rocked Beirut and other parts of Lebanon. What followed was nothing short of alarming, as reports emerged that the blasts were linked to the use of everyday devices like wireless phones and solar panels. This incident, reminiscent of a Trojan Horse, paved the way for a new type of warfare—one that feels straight out of a Hollywood sci-fi movie but is frighteningly real. It highlighted the military capabilities of an Israeli nexus, raising concerns about the future of warfare.

In today’s world, everyone is dependent on gadgets, but this attack brought to light a terrifying question: What hidden dangers are we unknowingly carrying in our pockets? The consequences of such attacks are far-reaching, both ethically and morally. With over 100 people dead and thousands injured in Lebanon, the attack serves as a stark warning for countries that rely heavily on foreign technology.

Consider the implications—imagine laptops manufactured in China suddenly start exploding in another country, or mobile phones made in the U.S. are used as ticking time bombs with the press of a button. This could trigger a chain of events where everyday devices are repurposed as tools of war.

The lesson here is clear: nations must be cautious when it comes to relying on foreign technology, particularly for military purposes. The solution is simple but challenging—to boost domestic tech capabilities or develop superior technologies that safeguard against such risks. This incident should be an eye-opener for countries heavily dependent on foreign tech, especially in a world where, in foreign policy, “there is no true friend, no true enemy.”

The writer is a final-year MBBS student at GMC Srinagar 

By Saquib Jan

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