UK Response to Hybrid Threats inquiry
Spotted that today that the UK House of Commons Select Committee on Defence has embarked on this inquiry.
Link to initial announcement:https://www.parliament.uk/business/c...-launch-17-19/
As they explain:
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This inquiry will examine the danger posed by hybrid threats to the UK and how the UK Government is preparing its response.
Two written submissions by UK academics are available (I know both authors) via:https://www.parliament.uk/business/c...threats-17-19/
War or peace? Understanding the grey zone
John Raine, an ex-UK diplomat now @ IISS, adds this commentary; it is sub-titled:
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Much has been made of hybrid or 'grey zone' conflict between states in recent years. However, as John Raine argues, the ever widening list of actions viewed as belligerent only increases the likelihood of escalation.
Link:https://www.iiss.org/blogs/analysis/...the-grey-zone?