Hybrid – defining the concept of the 21st century warfare, operations and threats Cover Image

Hibrid – concept definitoriu al războaielor, operațiilor și amenințărilor specifice secolului 21
Hybrid – defining the concept of the 21st century warfare, operations and threats

Author(s): Georgiana-Daniela LUPULESCU
Subject(s): Security and defense, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: hybrid threats; hybrid warfare; psychological operations; cyber; terrorism; disinformation;

Summary/Abstract: Hybrid threats, as well as hybrid war, have become our century’s constant, receiving numerous definitions over time, which clarify to a greater or lesser extent these concepts characterized mainly by ambiguity both in terms of means, as well as the forces involved or the geographical area of combat. It can be deemed at least as derisive to try to define a concept that arose from the need to include everything that is known in terms of techniques, means, methods and tools, but also what will appear in the not-too-distant future, thanks to the rapid technological evolution, used by state actors and non-states in an attempt to achieve their most diverse goals, be they military, political, social or even economic. This paper aims to provide a brief overview of the relevant literature on hybrid threats, operations and warfare, starting from the first attempt to define them and up to new attributes added in the meantime. We will analyze the characteristics, types, actors involved, and objectives pursued by them, resulting from the combination of several techniques, methods or tools.

  • Issue Year: 12/2023
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 56-68
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Romanian