Hybrid warfare: new form of warfare or just an old frenemy?

Abstract

In this article the author introduces the recent changes in irregular warfare, and its effect to warfare in general. The author highlights that irregular actors are not only dangerous when they are openly confronting the state, thus trying to gain legitimate control, but also at times, when they are waging a protracted disruptive warfare against state actors. He also suggests a whole of government approach to deal with the hybrid threat and lays out stages and suggestions for a counter hybrid strategy.