Focus: Analyses the complexity and political impact of Russian subversive (“hybrid warfare”) activities and the resilience of targeted states.
Description: The project focuses on analysing the complexities of Russian subversive activities, broadly encompassing what is often termed “hybrid warfare”. Although the term “hybrid warfare” can be imprecise, the project captures a spectrum of destabilizing activities ranging from traditional sabotage to advanced, indirect methods of influence. It begins with an examination of conventional acts of disruption, such as arson or attacks on critical infrastructure, and extends to the instrumentalization of migration, as has been seen on Belarus border, and the deployment of disinformation campaigns designed to sow discord and undermine institutions. The research will focus on assessing the susceptibility of neighbouring states to such activities and their resilience in responding to them.
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