War is a Rackett. Here's the brandnew version.

Cynically (and truthfully said) spoken, War is a Rackett. Here's some of the newer stuff outlined by Mr. Ball about the evolving new business model - and we've already seen the neocon nato atlantic crowd chime in with all the goodies like orwellian speech control and freedom parades involving the dismanteling of YOUR rights.. There's more where that came from. But, definitely read the Ball recommendations, so that you might be prepared for the next outrageous dangerous bs coming your way in these mid-twenties.

The Changing Face of Conflict: What is Hybrid Warfare? Well, needless to say, You're in it.

The complexity and evolving nature of hybrid warfare necessitates a comprehensive and adaptive approach to policy-making. The following recommendations are proposed to counter hybrid threats effectively:

• Strengthening International Cooperation: The international community must work together to counter hybrid threats. This includes sharing intelligence, coordinating responses, and developing joint strategies. In this direction, NATO has already taken steps,

establishing the Hybrid Analysis Branch and the Hybrid Warfare Fusion Cell to enhance understanding and response to hybrid threats.44 

However, more can be done to strengthen these efforts, including expanding these initiatives to include non-NATO members and fostering closer cooperation with the private sector and civil society.

• Building Resilience: Resilience is critical to countering hybrid warfare.

This includes societal resilience, such as public awareness and media literacy to counter disinformation campaigns, and institutional resilience, such as robust cyber defenses and crisis management capabilities.45

• Investing in Research and Development: Technological advancements play a significant role in hybrid warfare. Therefore, investing in research and development in

artificial intelligence, cyber security, and advanced weaponry
can provide a competitive edge.46

• Enhancing Legal and Normative Frameworks: Hybrid warfare often exploits legal and normative gray zones. Therefore, enhancing international legal and normative frameworks to address these challenges is crucial.

This includes clarifying the application of international law in the cyber domain and developing norms against the use of disinformation and other hybrid tactics.47

• Adopting a Whole-of-Government Approach: Countering hybrid threats requires a coordinated approach involving all government sectors.

This includes the military and intelligence agencies and departments dealing with foreign affairs, domestic security, finance, and infrastructure.48

• Promoting Strategic Communication: Effective communication is crucial in countering hybrid warfare. This includes both internal and external communication within the government with the public and international partners.

 Strategic communication can help to counter disinformation, build public trust, and promote a unified response to hybrid threats.49

• Ball, Joshua: The Changing Face of Conflict: What is Hybrid Warfare? 2023, globalsecurityreview.com