Operational Agility in Dual-Use Education: A Study of AI, Critical Thinking and Virtual Resource Management
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Language: English
Page range: 243 - 256
Submitted on: Apr 6, 2026
Accepted on: May 4, 2026
Published on: Jun 26, 2026
Published by: Nicolae Balcescu Land Forces Academy
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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