The Gerasimov Doctrine and the Emerging Challenges for the Nepali Army
Journal: The Shivapuri Journal
Year: 2026

This article examines the relevance of the Gerasimov Doctrine as an analytical lens for understanding hybrid warfare and its implications for the Nepali Army. Although the concept emerged from a Russian strategic context, its emphasis on the integrated use of non-military instruments, information dominance, and indirect coercion offers useful insights into contemporary conflict dynamics confronting vulnerable states. Twenty-first-century warfare increasingly extends beyond conventional military