Hybrid Warfare Case Study: Syria Civil War, 2011 And Annexation of Crimea by Russia, 2014
Journal: International Journal of Social Science and Human Research
Year: 2025

Hybrid warfare has evolved into a multidimensional conflict strategy, integrating conventional, irregular, and cyber warfare with political, economic, and informational tactics. This study employs qualitative analysis to explore Russian hybrid warfare strategies through two case studies: the Syrian Civil War (2011) and the Annexation of Crimea (2014). Using thematic content analysis, this research examines primary sources, policy documents, and expert interviews to identify patterns in Russia’s