International🌐 Available in EnglishSeptember 21, 2026

How is Europe dealing with ‘hybrid war’?

How is Europe dealing with ‘hybrid war’?
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
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Europe faces simultaneous attacks across multiple fronts, ranging from explosive-laden drones and sabotage to political interference and cyber strikes, with European nations blaming Russia amid its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. As Moscow denies the accusations, questions arise about the nature of 'hybrid warfare' and strategies to counter it.

There are multiple attacks on multiple fronts, but no one is calling it “war”.

Europe says it is facing wide-ranging attacks, from explosive-laden drones and sabotage to political meddling and cyber targeting.

It blames Russia as its war with Ukraine drags on. But Russia denies the allegations.

So how is a “hybrid war” different from military conflict? And how do countries fight back?

Presenter: Rob Matheson

Guests:

Patrick Bury – Defence and security specialist at the University of Bath

Pavel Felgenhauer – Russian defence and foreign policy analyst

Wolfgang Pusztai – Security policy and defence analyst

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Source: Al Jazeera

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