The first Strategic Analysis paper of 2018 is written by Dr Aurel Sari, Senior Lecturer in Law at Exeter University (UK). The paper explores the blurred line between peace and war from an international law perspective and argues that Western States and institutions should strengthen their capabilities to defend their interests in the legal domain and to promote their vision of international order.
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Hybrid CoE Strategic Analysis
Hybrid CoE Strategic Analysis 4: Blurred Lines: Hybrid Threats and the Politics of International Law
by Dr. Aurel Sari
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
China
Hybrid CoE Paper 31Chinaโs 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
Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Hybrid CoE Trend Report 11MENA: Four political trends shaping the hybrid threat landscape
03.03.2026
