HYBRID WARFARE

Editorial illustration of a distant vessel above a scarred seabed, suggesting deliberate selection among vulnerable submarine cable routes

When the adversary chooses the failure

27/08/202629/08/2026

Europe’s submarine cable network was built to survive failure. The harder question is what happens when an adversary understands the system well enough to choose which failure matters most

Portrait of Professor Basil Germond wearing a blue suit and glasses, seated indoors, looking at the camera

Hybrid warfare at sea and Russia’s “grey zone” strategy: Professor Basil Germond on the future of maritime security

15/11/202522/02/2026

In this interview, Professor Basil Germond of Lancaster University analyses Russia’s “grey zone” activities at sea and explains how hybrid maritime operations are reshaping Western security, deterrence, and strategic preparedness

geo-trends.eu_The flags of the UK and Russia merged, symbolizing geopolitical tension and the complex interplay of military and strategic challenges between the two nations

Evaluating Russian threats to the UK: Hypersonics, cyberwarfare, and lessons from Dnipro

03/12/202412/02/2025

Russia’s November 21 missile strike on Dnipro reveals advanced threats facing the UK, from hypersonic missiles to hybrid warfare. Here’s how Britain must respond to safeguard its security