Hybrid Warfare: India’s New Policy Instrument

Hybrid warfare has gained significant attention since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. Despite numerous definitions, a clear understanding of this phenomenon remains elusive. This study aims to define hybrid warfare by synthesizing expert opinions and organizational viewpoints. It also examines how h...

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Main Author: Taimur Fahad Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centre for International Peace & Stability (CIPS) 2023-06-01
Series:NUST Journal of International Peace and Stability
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Online Access:https://njips.nust.edu.pk/index.php/njips/article/view/149
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description Hybrid warfare has gained significant attention since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. Despite numerous definitions, a clear understanding of this phenomenon remains elusive. This study aims to define hybrid warfare by synthesizing expert opinions and organizational viewpoints. It also examines how hybrid warfare has been executed using an analytical framework developed by European nations. Recent claims by Pakistan, China, and others about India’s use of hybrid warfare prompt analysis of India's strategic application of this approach for national security objectives. The study concludes with practical recommendations for policymakers to counter Hybrid Warfare challenges effectively. Overall, this study contributes to comprehending, analyzing, and addressing the complexities of Hybrid Warfare in contemporary security contexts.
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spelling doaj.art-5c95fec9bba54120be2b31115eb838b02023-09-19T17:59:47ZengCentre for International Peace & Stability (CIPS)NUST Journal of International Peace and Stability2616-44262616-44342023-06-0110.37540/njips.v6i2.149Hybrid Warfare: India’s New Policy InstrumentTaimur Fahad Khan0Research Associate at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad, Pakistan. Hybrid warfare has gained significant attention since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. Despite numerous definitions, a clear understanding of this phenomenon remains elusive. This study aims to define hybrid warfare by synthesizing expert opinions and organizational viewpoints. It also examines how hybrid warfare has been executed using an analytical framework developed by European nations. Recent claims by Pakistan, China, and others about India’s use of hybrid warfare prompt analysis of India's strategic application of this approach for national security objectives. The study concludes with practical recommendations for policymakers to counter Hybrid Warfare challenges effectively. Overall, this study contributes to comprehending, analyzing, and addressing the complexities of Hybrid Warfare in contemporary security contexts. https://njips.nust.edu.pk/index.php/njips/article/view/149Hybrid warfareIndiaPakistanPolicyStrategySecurity
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Hybrid Warfare: India’s New Policy Instrument
NUST Journal of International Peace and Stability
Hybrid warfare
India
Pakistan
Policy
Strategy
Security
title Hybrid Warfare: India’s New Policy Instrument
title_full Hybrid Warfare: India’s New Policy Instrument
title_fullStr Hybrid Warfare: India’s New Policy Instrument
title_full_unstemmed Hybrid Warfare: India’s New Policy Instrument
title_short Hybrid Warfare: India’s New Policy Instrument
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topic Hybrid warfare
India
Pakistan
Policy
Strategy
Security
url https://njips.nust.edu.pk/index.php/njips/article/view/149
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