Connections
Contents
The “Rise” of China in the Eyes of Russia: A Source of Threats or New Opportunities?
The “Color Revolutions” and “Arab Spring” in Russian Official Discourse
Russian Politics in Times of Change: Internal and External Factors of Transformation
The Ukrainian Crisis and its Effect on the Project to Establish a Eurasian Economic Union
The Transfer of Power in Central Asia and Threats to Regional Stability
The Gray Zone represents a space between peaceful state rivalries and war. Within this space actors have developed hybrid strategies to extend their influence. This concept of conflict is best illustrated by Russia’s actions in Eastern Ukraine in 2014. Gray Zone doctrine leverages ambiguity to create an environment in which adversaries are unable to make strategic decisions in a timely and confident manner. Cyber Operations, because of the attribution problem, lend themselves to this kind of conflict. This article explores the interactions between the Gray Zone and cyber operations and considers questions which NATO must address in order to adapt.
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The Fall 2014 issue of Connections presents ideas on the strengthening of the rapid reaction capability of the European Union and ways and means by which regional alliances may effectively confront hostile regional powers. It provides insight into the challenges and perspectives of the economic development of the Western Balkans and the peacef...
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