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Hybrid Warfare
Hybrid Warfare
Definition: Usage of kinetic and non-kinetic options to offset conventional power dynamics.
Includes spreading disinformation, propaganda, economic coercion, backing proxy militia,
cyberattacks to achieve strategic objectives.
Why is it used?
1. Leads to de-stability, demoralization and disintegration.
2. Used due to high cost of men and material.
3. Ambiguity and deniability which means no fear of retribution
4. Exercise subtle power
5. Nuclear weapons have made conventional warfare riskier
6. Keep Pakistan politically and economically unstable
7. Domestic voting power for Hindutva intoxicated BJP
Cost to Pakistan:
1. Prevents Pakistan’s rise in power of Kashmir
2. Pressurizing Pakistan to settle on India’s terms in issues like Siachen and Sir Creek
3. Economically destabilized and dependent, high defence budget, weak ties with USA