On the pager and walkie-talkie attacks in Lebanon | The Interface podcast

Bruce Schneier joins John Xavier to discuss the strategic use of technologies in the pager and walkie-talkie attacks in Lebanon.

Updated - September 21, 2024 12:43 pm IST

In this episode, we explore the use of vintage tech gadgets in modern warfare in the context of recent blasts in Lebanon. From walkie-talkies to pagers, these outdated devices have been repurposed to deadly effect, fuelling tensions, and pushing the region to the brink of a larger conflict. We’ll delve into the strategic use of these technologies and what it means for future warfare.

Guest: Bruce Schneier is an Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and a Fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society  

Host: John Xavier

Produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian.

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