What is the next emerging technology that will change the character of war, and how can the United States defend against it in a gray zone conflict?

The objective is to examine how the concepts of deterrence and gray zone competition evolve and interact within the context of diverse future war and conflict. (Analyzing)

Use the source of the documents that is relatable to the question, as the questions need to be answered separately. Thank you.

Provide a 200-400-word response to each question assigned below,

QUESTION A:

What is the next emerging technology that will change the character of war, and how can the United States deter it?

QUESTION B:

What is the next emerging technology that will change the character of war, and how can the United States defend against it in a gray zone conflict?

QUESTION C:

Which flexible deterrent option (diplomatic, military, economic, information) will be most relevant in the US response to hybrid threats in the gray zone?