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Hybrid and Cognitive Warfare: The New Frontiers of Conflict
What is the central argument of “Hybrid and Cognitive Warfare”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
Hybrid and Cognitive Warfare: The New Frontiers of Conflict: Over the past two decades, the idea. Defence-finance analysis; 5-page sourced DFM PDF report.
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-08-22
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.
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What is Hybrid and Cognitive Warfare: The New Frontiers of Conflict?
The concept of hybrid warfare stems from this evolution: a blend of military force, irregular operations, economic instruments, and disinformation campaigns.
Why does Hybrid and Cognitive Warfare: The New Frontiers of Conflict matter for European defence?
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.
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