Conventional means comprise state actors and resources that include chemical, biological, and nuclear dimensions. According to The Indian Army Land Warfare Doctrine, 2018, hybrid warfare consists of conventional, sub- conventional, unconventional, and non-conventional means. In a nutshell, hybrid warfare comprises the lethality of conventional war with fanatical fervor of irregular warfare and effective use of advanced technology. Interestingly, Chanakya also emphasized the use of black magic to devastate the enemy. recommended the effective use of Saam( Conciliation), Daam (economic gratification), Dand (Use of Force), and Bhed (Dissension) by the king (In today’s context –nation) for achieving the intended outcome. In ancient history of India, the great political strategist Chanakya, around 300 B.C. Though the term ‘hybrid warfare’ seems to be a recent construct but its use is as old as the history of warfare itself. Philosophy of hybrid warfare comprises various terminologies such as Grey Zone Warfare, Unrestricted Warfare, Non-Linear Warfare used by different nations in accordance with their goals and ambitions. Technology has become a key driver of future wars.” – General Bipin Rawat, CDS In future, even conventional conflicts are likely to have a large asymmetric component leading to hybrid war. “Future Conflicts will be more violent and unpredictable with battlefields being severely contested and seamlessly connected.
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