Hybrid warfare as a modern form of security threat

Abstract

Hybrid warfare is an insufficiently defined term, both in theory and in security practice, which requires a more comprehensive scientific research into this new form of security threat. Hybrid war has become a challenge for military strategists and international relations, because it implies a complex conflict in which classic military operations are combined with asymmetric tactics, cyber attacks, propaganda and other non-military activities. This paper, through an interdisciplinary approach, analyzes the concept of hybrid warfare, its characteristics and dimensions, focusing on the evolution of armed conflicts, the integration of various means and techniques, changes in the command system, the role of special military units and robotic systems. In addition, the paper points to the international dimension of hybrid warfare, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between different actors in order to effectively counter hybrid threats. The aim of the paper is to provide an insight into the complexity and challenges that hybrid warfare presents, and to emphasize the necessity of developing new strategies and policies to combat hybrid threats, preserve peace and security.