The first Strategic Analysis paper by Hanna Smith, Research Director at Hybrid CoE, explores power dynamics in the international system and particularly how networks are exploited by weaker powers to pursue their political goals.
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Hybrid CoE Strategic Analysis
Hybrid CoE Strategic Analysis 1: In the era of hybrid threats: Power of the powerful or power of the “weak”?
by Hanna Smith
What is a Strategic Analysis?
A short paper addressing timely questions concerning hybrid threats. Aims to identify gaps in knowledge and understanding, explain processes behind a phenomenon, or highlight trends and future challenges. Aimed at a wider audience of experts and non-experts alike.
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Recent publications
Identity & cognitive vulnerabilities
Hybrid CoE Paper 24Social identities and democratic vulnerabilities: Learning from examples of targeted disinformation
15.04.2025
Maritime
Hybrid CoE Research Report 14Protecting maritime infrastructure from hybrid threats: legal options
06.03.2025
Non-state actors
Hybrid CoE Paper 23Countering state-sponsored proxies: Designing a robust policy
13.02.2025
China
Hybrid CoE Research Report 13Strings attached: China’s narrative influence in Sub-Saharan Africa
30.01.2025
