Russia's irregular warfare in Ukraine 2014-2022
Session
Political Sciences and Security
Description
Studies on irregular warfare in the context of hybrid warfare, as exemplified by the Ukrainian-Russian conflict of 2014-2022, have been dominated by military-technological analyses, neglecting other key aspects. The current approach does not sufficiently take into account the influence of socio-political, economic and cultural factors, which have a significant impact on the dynamics of the conflict. Russian disinformation, cyberattacks, propaganda activities and the participation of third countries, such as Belarus, and informal groups are integral elements of hybrid warfare, and their effects go beyond the military field. The main challenge in the analysis of such conflicts is the lack of a holistic view of their consequences, which makes it difficult to understand the full scope of irregular warfare. A complementary approach, taking into account the broader context, would allow for a better understanding of the relationships between the parties involved and more accurate forecasting and management of similar situations. Such a shift in research perspective could lead to the development of more effective strategies that better address the challenges of contemporary hybrid conflicts, including the integration of politics, cybersecurity, and international action.
Keywords:
hybrid warfare, irregular warfare, Russia
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-15-3
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
25-10-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
27-10-2024 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.103
Recommended Citation
Grochalska, Maja, "Russia's irregular warfare in Ukraine 2014-2022" (2024). UBT International Conference. 17.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2024UBTIC/PS/17
Russia's irregular warfare in Ukraine 2014-2022
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Studies on irregular warfare in the context of hybrid warfare, as exemplified by the Ukrainian-Russian conflict of 2014-2022, have been dominated by military-technological analyses, neglecting other key aspects. The current approach does not sufficiently take into account the influence of socio-political, economic and cultural factors, which have a significant impact on the dynamics of the conflict. Russian disinformation, cyberattacks, propaganda activities and the participation of third countries, such as Belarus, and informal groups are integral elements of hybrid warfare, and their effects go beyond the military field. The main challenge in the analysis of such conflicts is the lack of a holistic view of their consequences, which makes it difficult to understand the full scope of irregular warfare. A complementary approach, taking into account the broader context, would allow for a better understanding of the relationships between the parties involved and more accurate forecasting and management of similar situations. Such a shift in research perspective could lead to the development of more effective strategies that better address the challenges of contemporary hybrid conflicts, including the integration of politics, cybersecurity, and international action.