The first Strategic Analysis paper by Hanna Smith, Research Director at Hybrid CoE, explores power dynamics in the international system and particularly how networks are exploited by weaker powers to pursue their political goals.
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Hybrid CoE Strategic Analysis
Hybrid CoE Strategic Analysis 1: In the era of hybrid threats: Power of the powerful or power of the “weak”?
by Hanna Smith
What is a Strategic Analysis?
A short paper addressing timely questions concerning hybrid threats. Aims to identify gaps in knowledge and understanding, explain processes behind a phenomenon, or highlight trends and future challenges. Aimed at a wider audience of experts and non-experts alike.
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Recent publications
Balkans
Hybrid CoE Trend Report 12Western Balkans: Domestic, regional and international trends creating hybrid threat potential
02.09.2026
China
Hybrid CoE Paper 31China’s maritime hybrid warfare: How Beijing uses lawfare and civilian entities to amplify military power
28.05.2026
Belarus
Hybrid CoE Paper 30Belarus as a hybrid threat actor: A Russian proxy with residual agency
16.04.2026
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Hybrid CoE Paper 29Artificial Intelligence and Foreign Information Manipulation: Chinese and Russian approaches
31.03.2026
