Relevance of Kautilya’s Arthashastra concerning Contemporary Hybrid Warfare
Journal: Electronic Journal of Social & Strategic Studies
Year: 2024

The concept of hybrid warfare, known by the increasingly indistinct and blurred lines between conventional and unconventional tactics, has surfaced as a serious threat in the contemporary security landscape. Since the threats have been evolving rapidly, it becomes paramount for nations to have their countermeasures ready. This research investigates the ability of the ancient Indian treatise, Arthashastra, to suffice as a countermeasure to hybrid threats. This paper highlights not only the analys