Signal
In military history, the high ground has been valued for visibility and control. In the modern strategic environment, much of that high ground is intangible: secure protocols, supply chain integrity, and control over information channels. These are rarely visible in peacetime yet determine operational tempo in crisis. The side that secures these positions before conflict begins shapes the battlespace without firing a shot.
Why it matters
Invisible dominance is harder to detect and harder to dislodge. Control of these domains means setting the tempo, forcing adversaries to respond rather than act. This demands investment in capabilities that may never be publicly recognised until they are decisive. Nations and organisations that neglect this terrain find themselves reacting to moves made long before they became visible.
Strategic takeaway
The most decisive high ground is rarely on a map. Secure it early, and you dictate the terms of engagement.
The signal is the high ground. Hold it.
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