The Hybrid Warfare Under the Eurasian Geopolitics – Georgian Case

Abstract

This comprehensive study focuses on the complicated landscape of hybrid warfare, providing a nuanced exploration of its evolving nature and paramount significance in contemporary geopolitics. Focused on Eurasian security, the research particularly highlights into the experiences of Georgia, offering a meticulous definition and conceptual framework for hybrid warfare. It traces the historical evolution of hybrid warfare tactics, unveiling their adaptation in modern conflicts. The study meticulously examines manifestations and implications within Georgia’s security dynamics, encompassing cyber-attacks, disinformation campaigns, and proxy warfare.
Expanding its scope, the research provides an overview of the broader Eurasian geopolitical landscape, unpacking regional power dynamics and exploring the strategic interests of major actors such as Russia, NATO, and China. In a dedicated analysis of Georgia, the study explores the nation’s strategic importance, alliances, and conflicts, shedding light on its multifaceted role within Eurasia.
The article also scrutinizes the implications of hybrid warfare on Eurasian security, assessing its impact on regional stability and security dynamics. The study highlights the challenges posed by hybrid warfare tactics, especially in the realms of cyber attacks and information warfare, to traditional security frameworks.
Shifting focus to international collaboration, the article evaluates the role of international organizations in deterring hybrid threats in the region as well as it intricates dynamics of hybrid warfare in Georgia within the broader context of Eurasian security. This research contributes valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners grappling with the complex challenges presented by hybrid warfare in the contemporary geopolitical landscape.