Research and Analysis - Hybrid CoE - The European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats

The Research and Analysis function (R&A) provides comprehensive analysis of hybrid threats to support Hybrid CoE’s mission and inform stakeholder decision-making. Through rigorous in-house research and expert collaboration across sectors, it enhances understanding of hybrid threat actors, related conceptual issues, and countermeasures.

R&A conducts in-depth research on hostile actors, particularly Russia and China, examining their strategic cultures and operational patterns in key regions, including the Arctic, Ukraine, Moldova, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and Taiwan. This research and analysis provides insights into the underlying goals and tactics driving hybrid threat activities.

Building on its research foundation, R&A advances the theoretical understanding of hybrid threats through innovative conceptual work. Notable contributions include the development of a comprehensive resilience ecosystem and a conceptual model of hybrid threats.

R&A identifies and analyzes successful countermeasures to hybrid threats in the Euro-Atlantic area, facilitating knowledge transfer and promoting effective response strategies across the Hybrid CoE network.

R&A experts regularly support the other functions within Hybrid CoE by providing actor-specific expertise for wargaming exercises, seminars, and publications. In addition, R&A delivers lectures, briefings and seminars to Hybrid CoE’s stakeholders.