Hybrid Warfare Against Pakistan: Challenges and Response
Modern Diplomacy Published 4 weeks ago The term ‘hybrid warfare’ entered the strategic lexicon in the early 21 st century despite having been practiced in various forms for a long time. It is defined as a blend of both kinetic and non-kinetic options to offset conventional power dynamics. Hybrid warfare includes extensive use of tools like spreading disinformation, propaganda, economic coercion, backing proxy militia and cyber-attacks to achieve strategic objectives. In modern times, owing to the exponentially high cost of men and material used in traditional warfare, not only the grea...