The humbling of Molotov cocktails with obsolete weapons is a sign of strategic drift

The Indian Express commentary argues that cheap drones and other low-cost battlefield tools are changing the logic of war. It says modern conflict is becoming more asymmetric, more affordable for smaller actors, and harder for states to control.

The commentary’s main point is that India’s security establishment must adjust to new technologies and battlefield realities. Older assumptions about deterrence and conventional force may no longer be sufficient when inexpensive weapons can produce large political and military effects.