From Eyes to Strategy: Implications of Retina Scans for the Dynamics of Insurgency Patterns

Pratiwi Ika Kartikaningrum; Pujo Widodo; Ahmad G. Dohamid

doi:10.63922/ijevss.v5i04.6597

Pratiwi Ika Kartikaningrum Indonesian National Defense University, Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia
Pujo Widodo Indonesian National Defense University, Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia
Ahmad G. Dohamid Indonesian National Defense University, Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i04.6597

Keywords: Retinal scan, insurgency, biometric technology, counter-insurgency, asymmetric conflict, military strategy, insurgency patterns.

Abstract

Not only have strategies and actors changed, but the transformation in contemporary conflict zones has also been driven by the introduction of advanced technologies that have changed the way surveillance and control are carried out. One important innovation in this regard is the use of biometric technology, specifically retinal scanning, which has been widely used in counterinsurgency operations in various conflict zones. This technology allows individuals to be accurately identified through their unique biometric characteristics, making it a vital tool for monitoring populations, blocking access to strategic areas, and tracking insurgents. This study examines the strategic impact of the use of retinal scanning on insurgency patterns, including rebel movements, civil society support, and tactical changes in asymmetric conflicts. It illustrates how this technology is used to control the conflict field and as a political-military strategy through a study of literature and contemporary conflict cases. The results of the study show that the pattern of insurgency is significantly affected by the use of retinal scanning. This technology reduces the freedom of movement of rebels because their identities are more easily traced, reduces civil society support, and encourages them to use new tactics that are more decentralized, hidden, and based on small networks. Therefore, retinal scanning serves not only as a technical tool but also as a strategic tool to change the dynamics of contemporary conflict.

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