HYBRID WARFARE – A CHALLENGE TO MODERN INTERNATIONAL LAW
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n2.3236Keywords:
Hybrid Warfare, International Law, New ConflictsAbstract
In the context of a rapidly changing and volatile global security landscape, hybrid warfare has emerged as a new form of conflict, combining traditional military means with non-military tools such as cyberattacks, trade warfare, environmental warfare, and many other forms. Hybrid warfare, while recently a frequent topic in international political science and military science, is not a legal term. Therefore, it is impossible to apply conventional methods of definition and international legal norms to address activities in the form of this type of warfare. This term poses many challenges from the perspective of international law and the national laws of states in fields such as human rights law, the law of armed conflict, information security law, and international trade law. This article analyzes the concept and characteristics of hybrid warfare and examines some typical cases to highlight the challenges that it is posing to the international legal system. The article emphasizes the current legal gaps and proposes directions for the future development of international law and the strengthening of international oversight mechanisms.
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