Hybrid and Cognitive Warfare: The New Frontiers of Conflict
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Over the past two decades, the idea that war is no longer confined to traditional battlefields but extends into broader and less visible domains has steadily taken root. This shift marks the transition from a model where conflict was defined by clear borders and conventional tools to one in which almost anything can become a site of confrontation.
The concept of hybrid warfare stems from this evolution: a blend of military force, irregular operations, economic instruments, and disinformation campaigns. Alongside it emerges the cognitive dimension, which is no longer about controlling territory but about shaping perceptions, influencing public opinion, and steering decision-making processes.
Key questions this report answers
- How does the report define hybrid warfare as a blend of military force, irregular operations, economic instruments, and disinformation?
- What distinguishes the cognitive dimension of conflict, focused on shaping perceptions and decision-making, from control of physical territory?
- Why has the notion that war extends beyond traditional battlefields taken hold over the past two decades?
- What capabilities and defensive investments do states need to counter confrontation waged across less visible domains?
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