‘Hybrid’, ‘Non-Linear’ and ‘New-Type’ Warfare in Soviet and Russian Theory and Practice
Year: 2025

Russia's seizure of Crimea in 2014 is often seen as incorporating elements of a new type of warfare – often described as ‘hybrid’ or ‘non-linear’ warfare. This type of warfare is seen as making widespread use of political, economic, informational, humanitarian and other non-military means to achieve political and strategic objectives without the use of or as a precursor or adjunct to the use of conventional military means. This chapter examines not only the theory and practice of Soviet and Russ