Is Warfare Becoming More Performative?

Recent audacious military strikes by Ukraine, Israel, and the United States highlight a new, more performative approach to warfare, characterized by the immediate and detailed public disclosure of operational methods. This strategy collapses the traditional divide between military action and strategic messaging, using the specifics of the operation itself as the primary communication tool. By revealing sensitive tactics like infiltration and deception, these nations are deliberately trading long-term operational security for the immediate strategic gains of shaping global perception and deterring adversaries.