In this lecture, Michael Singh contends that in an increasingly interconnected and volatile world, the role of intelligence is more vital than ever. While reform and accountability are necessary, he argues that dismantling these institutions would be a grave mistake. Instead, their capabilities must be refined and harnessed to defend democratic values without reverting to the perils of radical interventionism.

Drawing on examples from the modern Middle East, Singh examines how nations such as Israel employ intelligence and advanced technology to anticipate and defuse emerging threats. This model of low-visibility containment, he suggests, offers a powerful alternative to conventional military engagement.

Yet the nature of conflict itself is transforming. Artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital warfare are reshaping the battlefield in ways that blur the line between peace and war. Are these innovations merely instruments of faster, more precise destruction, or do they represent a new arena of struggle altogether, a kind of “digital champion warfare”?

Join Michael Singh as he explores these evolving, invisible battlefields and considers how reimagined intelligence strategies can secure peace in a world where threats are increasingly unseen but ever more immediate.

The event is open to the press and public, but registration is required.