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  Hybrid Warfare: What Is It and How Will It Evolve? The global security landscape is in a state of perpetual flux, with the nature of conflict constantly morphing. Traditional notions of uniformed armies clashing on clearly defined battlefields are increasingly anachronistic. In their place, a more insidious and multifaceted form of confrontation has gained prominence: hybrid warfare. This approach, characterized by its ambiguity and its blending of conventional and unconventional tactics, military and non-military means, aims to destabilize adversaries, achieve strategic objectives, and often, to do so below the threshold of what would traditionally be considered an act of war. Understanding this evolving phenomenon – what it is, how it has developed, who employs it, and how it will continue to shape the future of conflict – is paramount for policymakers, security professionals, and informed citizens alike. Part I: Understanding Hybrid Warfare 1. Defining Hybrid Warfare The term ...